enation
enation · enations
A small outgrowth on the surface of a plant organA small outgrowth on the surface of a plant organ.
Meaning
3 senses(countable, uncountable)A small outgrowth on the surface of a plant organ.
a natural projection or outgrowth from a plant body or organ
(uncountable)The generation of such an outgrowth.
(countable, uncountable)The property of being enate.
Origin
From Latin enatus (ēnātus) (from ēnāscor (“spring forth”)) + English + -ion.From Latin enatus (ēnātus) (from ēnāscor (“spring forth”)) + English + -ion.
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Forms
plural: enationsSynonyms
4 synonymssmall outgrowth on a plant:gallB1
Close in meaning
- a natural projection or outgrowth from a plant body or organ:plant process
- line of descent traced through the maternal side of the family:matrilineagecognation
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable