Etymology

glochidiate

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Today it means: Having barbs Full definition →

Ancient Greek γλωχίς
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromγλωχίς“point, barb”
  2. English todayglochidiate

From Ancient Greek γλωχίς (glōkhís, “point, barb”) + -iate, alternative form of + -ate (adjective-forming suffix).

Words from the same roots

Ancient Greekγλωχίς all →

glochidglochidium

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