turbinate
turbinate · more turbinate · most turbinate
Shaped or spinning like a topShaped or spinning like a top (spinning top).
Meaning
4 sensesShaped or spinning like a top (spinning top).
In the shape of a coil.
in the shape of a coil
Spiral and decreasing sharply in diameter from base to apex.
a turbinate shell
Of, or relating to, the turbinate bone.
of or relating to the scroll-shaped turbinate bones in the nasal passages
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
From Latin turbinatus.From Latin turbinatus.
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Forms
more turbinate, most turbinate| Comparative | more turbinate Lesson |
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| Superlative | most turbinate Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
8 synonymsWord family
9 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form