vallate

adjective

val·​late ˈva-ˌlāt How to pronounce vallate (audio)
: having a raised edge surrounding a depression
vallate papillae of the tongue

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from New Latin vallātus, going back to Latin, past participle of vallāre "to surround with a rampart, ring round," derivative of vallum "palisade of stakes, rampart," — more at wall entry 1

First Known Use

1878, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of vallate was in 1878

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Cite this Entry

“Vallate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vallate. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

vallate

adjective
val·​late ˈval-ˌāt How to pronounce vallate (audio)
: having a raised edge surrounding a depression
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