enate

1 of 2

adjective

ˈēˌnāt

1

: growing out

2

: enatic

enate

2 of 2

noun

"

plural -s

: one related on the mother's side compare agnate

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Latin enatus, past participle of enasci

Noun

Latin enatus, past participle of enasci

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