varicellate

[ var-uh-sel-it, -eyt ]

adjective

1. having small varices, as certain shells.

varicellate

/ -eɪt; ˌværɪˈsɛlɪt /

adjective

1. (of certain shells) marked on the surface with small ridges

Word History and Origins

Origin of varicellate¹

< New Latin varicell ( a ) (for Latin varicula, diminutive of varix varicose vein) + -ate ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of varicellate¹

C19: from New Latin varicella, diminutive of Latin varix dilated vein, varix