calyptrate

English

Etymology 1

From calyptra +‎ -ate (adjective-forming suffix).

Adjective

calyptrate (not comparable)

  1. Having a calyptra [from 19th c.]

Etymology 2

From calypter +‎ -ate (noun-forming suffix).

Noun

calyptrate (plural calyptrates)

  1. Any insect of the taxon Calyptratae
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