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o·per·cu·late
(ō-pûr′kyə-lĭt) also o·per·cu·lat·ed (-lā′tĭd)adj.
Having an operculum.
o·per′cu·late′ (-lāt′, -lĭt) n.
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o•per•cu•late
(oʊˈpɜr kyə lɪt, -ˌleɪt)also o•per′cu•lat`ed,
adj.
having an operculum.
[1765–75]
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