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< claustrophobic
clave >
cla·vate
(kl
v
t
)
KEY
ADJECTIVE:
Biology
Having one end thickened; club-shaped:
clavate antennae.
ETYMOLOGY:
From Latin
cl
va
,
club
OTHER FORMS:
cla
vate
ly
(Adverb)
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