glochidiate

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek γλωχίς (glōkhís, “point, barb”) + -iate, alternative form of -ate.

Adjective

glochidiate (comparative more glochidiate, superlative most glochidiate)

1. (botany) Having barbs

   glochidiate bristles

References

• “glochidiate”, in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: G. & C. Merriam, 1913, →OCLC.