UMBONATE

Etymology

Adjective

umbonate (comparative more umbonate, superlative most umbonate)

(mycology, of a mushroom etc) Having an umbo

Synonyms

• umbonated

Anagrams

• Beaumont

Source: Wiktionary


Um"bo*nate, Um"bo*na`ted, a. Etym: [NL. umbonatus. See Umbo.]

Definition: Having a conical or rounded projection or protuberance, like a boss.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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