acuminulate

adjective

ac·​u·​min·​u·​late

¦a-kyə-¦min-yə-lət,

-ˌlāt

: minutely acuminate

Word History

Etymology

blend of acuminate entry 1 and -ule

First Known Use

1808, in the meaning defined above

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