Cultrated

/ˈkʌltreɪtɪd/ adjective

Definition

Having a cultrate or knife-like shape; equipped with or resembling a blade.

Etymology

From cultrate + -ed (adjective suffix), emphasizing that something possesses the cultrate quality.

Kelly Says

Some insect mouthparts are cultrated—meaning they've evolved to look and work like little knives—which helps them slice through plant tissues or other materials with precision.

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