ramate

adjective

ra·​mate ˈrā-ˌmāt How to pronounce ramate (audio)
: ramose

Word History

Etymology

Latin ramus branch — more at ramify

First Known Use

1897, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ramate was in 1897

Dictionary Entries Near ramate

Cite this Entry

“Ramate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ramate. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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