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anchorate

adjective
an·​chor·​ate | \ -kərə̇t, -ˌrāt\

Definition of anchorate

of a sponge spicule
: having one or more processes like the fluke of an anchor

First Known Use of anchorate

1867, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for anchorate

anchor entry 1 + -ate

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