terete

English

Etymology

From Latin teres (“rounded (cylindrical)”).

Adjective

terete (comparative more terete, superlative most terete)

  1. Having a smooth circular cross-section; cylindrical.

Usage notes
  • In reference to the stems of plants, terete usually, but not necessarily, implies a tapering form.

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Spanish

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /teˈɾete/, [t̪eˈɾet̪e]

Adjective

terete (plural teretes)

  1. terete
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