tunicary

1 of 2

noun

tu·​ni·​cary

ˈt(y)ünəˌkerē

plural -es

: tunicate

tunicary

2 of 2

adjective

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: of or relating to a covering membrane

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Latin tunica + English -ary, noun suffix

Adjective

Latin tunica + English -ary, adjective suffix

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