Definition of forcipate

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for·ci·pate

(fôr

-p

) KEY

ADJECTIVE:

Shaped like or resembling forceps.

ETYMOLOGY:
Latin forceps, forcip-, pincers; see g^wher- in Indo-European roots + -ate¹

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