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stylate

adjective
sty·​late | \ ˈstīˌlāt\

Definition of stylate

1 : having a persistent style stylate ovaries
2a : bearing a style or stylet stylate insects
b : having the form of a stylet a stylate ovipositor

History and Etymology for stylate

probably from (assumed) New Latin stylatus, from New Latin styl- entry 2 + Latin -atus -ate

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