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pediculate

pe·dic·u·late [ pi díkyələt, pi díkyə làyt ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
relating to anglerfish: relating to the anglerfishes, which are characterized by a modified dorsal spine with an attachment for luring prey

[Mid-19th century. < Latin pediculus (see pedicel)]

pe·dic·u·late noun
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