2. (Bot.) Having the flowers gathered into a head. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
capitate — 1660s, from L. capitatus headed, from caput head (see HEAD (Cf. head)) … Etymology dictionary
capitate — [kap′i tāt΄] adj. [L capitatus, having a head < caput, HEAD] 1. enlarged at the head or tip 2. head shaped, as some flowers … English World dictionary
capitate — adj. [L. caput, head] An apical knoblike enlargement or a headlike structure; capitate antenna or hairs … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
capitate — 1. adjective a) Having a large and globular tip. b) Forming a dense cluster. 2. noun (anatomy) The capitate bone of the wrist … Wiktionary
capitate — 1. The largest of the carpal bones; located in the distal row. SYN: os capitatum [TA], c. bone, magnum, os magnum. 2. Head shaped; having a rounded extremity. [L. caput (capit ), head] * * * cap·i·tate kap ə .tāt adj abruptly enlarged and… … Medical dictionary
capitate — [ kapɪteɪt] adjective Botany & Zoology ending in a distinct compact head. noun (also capitate bone) Anatomy the largest of the carpal bones, situated at the base of the palm of the hand. Origin C17: from L. capitatus, from caput, capit , head … English new terms dictionary
capitate — I. /ˈkæpəteɪt/ (say kapuhtayt) adjective having a globular head; collected in a head. {Latin capitātus having a head} II. /ˈkæpəteɪt/ (say kapuhtayt) noun Anatomy a small bone in the distal row of the carpus. {New Latin capitātum (adjective), in… …
capitate — I noun the wrist bone with a rounded head shape that articulates with the 3rd metacarpus • Syn: ↑capitate bone, ↑os capitatum • Hypernyms: ↑carpal bone, ↑carpal, ↑wrist bone II … Useful english dictionary
Capitate bone — Bone: Capitate bone Shown is the right hand, palm down (left) and palm up (right). Proximal: A=Scaphoid, B=Lunate, C=Triquetral, D=Pisiform Distal: E=Trapezium, F=Trapezoid, G=Capitate, H=Hamate … Wikipedia
capitate bone — noun the wrist bone with a rounded head shape that articulates with the 3rd metacarpus • Syn: ↑capitate, ↑os capitatum • Derivationally related forms: ↑capitate (for: ↑capitate) • Hypernyms: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
