alveolate
Having a structure containing honeycomb-like cavitiesHaving a structure containing honeycomb-like cavities.
Meaning
1 senses(not comparable)Having a structure containing honeycomb-like cavities.
pitted with cell-like cavities (as a honeycomb)
Translations
2 languagesOrigin
Borrowed from Latin alveolatus, from alveolus (“cavity”). For the protists, a borrowing ofBorrowed from Latin alveolatus, from alveolus (“cavity”). For the protists, a borrowing of taxonomic name Alveolata.
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Synonyms
4 synonymsClose in meaning
- pitted with cell-like cavities (as a honeycomb):faveolatecavitiedhoneycombedpitted
Word family
4 related wordsRelatedalveolus