stylate

adjective

sty·​late

ˈstīˌlāt

1

: having a persistent style

stylate ovaries

2

a

: bearing a style or stylet

stylate insects

b

: having the form of a stylet

a stylate ovipositor

Word History

Etymology

probably from (assumed) New Latin stylatus, from New Latin styl- entry 2 + Latin -atus -ate

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