MULTICOSTATE

Etymology

Adjective

multicostate (comparative more multicostate, superlative most multicostate)

Having multiple ribs.

Source: Wiktionary


Mul`ti*cos"tate, a. Etym: [Multi- + costate.]

Definition: Having numerous ribs, or costæ, as the leaf of a plant, or as certain shells and corals.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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