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vaginate
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[], (Adjective)
Definitions:
- Enclosed in a sheath.
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Origin
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late 18th century; earliest use found in Stephen Robson (1741–1779), botanist. From post-classical Latin vaginatus sheathed from classical Latin vāgīna sheath + -ātus
[], (Verb)
Definitions:
- To sheathe; specifically to surround (a part of plant) with a sheath. Usually in passive.
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Origin
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mid 17th century; earliest use found in Thomas Blount (1618–1679), antiquary and lexicographer. From post-classical Latin vaginat-, past participial stem of vaginare to sheathe from classical Latin vāgīna
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