peronate

/pɛrˈɒneɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to have a peronate shape or structure, typically with a central part surrounded by a ring of appendages

“The biologist studied the peronate shape of the alga’s cells under a microscope.”

2. adjective

describing a peronate shape or structure

“The peronate morphology of the organism allowed it to move efficiently through the water.”

Synonyms

  • annular
  • annulate
  • ringed

Antonyms

  • simple
  • unbranched