TERNATE


Meaning of TERNATE in English

— ternately , adv.

/terr"nit, -nayt/ , adj.

1. consisting of three; arranged in threes.

2. Bot.

a. consisting of three leaflets, as a compound leaf.

b. having leaves arranged in whorls of three, as a plant.

[ 1745-55; ternatus. See TERN 2 , -ATE 1 ]

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