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(anatomy) Having a distinct globular tip. / (botany) Forming a dense, head-like cluster, such as the inflorescences of composites.

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capitate

Source Word

capitate

IPA(Pronunciation)

not-comparable

(anatomy) Having a distinct globular tip. / (botany) Forming a dense, head-like cluster, such as the inflorescences of composites.

Japanese Meaning

（解剖学）明瞭な球状の先端を有する / （植物学）密集した頭状の集合体をなす、または頭状花序を形成する

The capitate hairs on the beetle's back help it sense changes in humidity.

甲虫の背面にある先端が球状の毛は、湿度の変化を感知するのに役立つ。

Sense（1）

(anatomy) Having a distinct globular tip.

Sense（2）

(botany) Forming a dense, head-like cluster, such as the inflorescences of composites.