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spatulous

adj
/ˈspætjʊləs/US

Etymology

From spatula + -ous (suffix forming adjectives denoting presence of a quality, usually in abundance).

  1. derived from σπάθη
  2. borrowed from spatula
  3. suffixed as spatulous — “spatula + ous”

Definitions

  1. Resembling a spatula in shape

    Resembling a spatula in shape; having a round, flat tip.

    • [T]he ſhell of teredo is diſtinguiſhed as being tubular, cylindrical, and open at both ends, lower orifice furniſhed with two lozenge-ſhaped valves, and the upper with two ſpatulous opercules.

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA