lituate

adjective

lit·​u·​ate

ˈlichəwə̇t,

usually -ə̇t+V

botany

: forked with the points turned slightly outward

lituate fungi

Word History

Etymology

Latin lituus crooked staff carried by augurs + English -ate

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