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exarate

adjective
ex·​a·​rate | \ ˈeksəˌrāt\

Definition of exarate

1 : grooved or furrowed
2 of a pupa : having the appendages not cemented to the body — compare obtect

History and Etymology for exarate

Latin exaratus, past participle of Latin exarare to plow up, write on a tablet, from ex- ex- entry 1 + arare to plow

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