ciliolate

/sɪˌlaɪeɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to have or be provided with cilia; to be ciliate

“The botanist noted that the leaves ciliolate along their margins.”

2. adjective

provided with cilia; ciliate

“The ciliolate edges of the plant’s leaves helped it to move in water.”

Synonyms

  • ciliate
  • ciliated

Antonyms

  • glandular
  • sessile