muricate Meaning, Definition & Usage

Mu"ri*cate, Mu"ri*ca`ted adjective (Also<

• Muricate
• Muricated

)

Etymology

L. muricatus, fr. murex a pointed rock or stone.

Definitions

1. Formed with sharp points; full of sharp points or of pickles; covered, or roughened, as a surface, with sharp points or excrescences.