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circinate

cir·ci·nate [ súrssə nàyt ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
coiled: describes leaves or fronds that are coiled with the tip in the center, as in most ferns

[Early 19th century. < Latin circinatus, past participle of circinare "make round" < circinus "pair of compasses" < circus "circle"]

cir·ci·nate·ly adverb
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