plicatile

adjective

pli·​ca·​tile

ˈplīkətᵊl,

-ˌtīl,

-til

: capable of being folded

specifically : folding lengthwise

the plicatile wings of certain insects

Word History

Etymology

Latin plicatilis, from plicatus (past participle of plicare to fold) + -ilis -ile

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