"sulcate" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more sulcate [comparative], most sulcate [superlative]
Etymology: From Latin sulcātus, perfect passive participle of sulcō (“to plough, furrow”). Etymology templates: {{der|en|la|sulcātus}} Latin sulcātus Head templates: {{en-adj}} sulcate (comparative more sulcate, superlative most sulcate)
  1. Having deep, narrow sulci, grooves or furrows. Related terms: sulcation, sulculate
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