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capitate

cap·i·tate [ káppi tàyt ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. densely clustered: describes a flower head composed of small flowers arranged in a dense cluster

2. enlarged at end: describes a body part that is enlarged and rounded

[Mid-17th century. < Latin capitatus "having a head" < caput "head"]
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