Multiplicate \Mul"ti*pli*cate\, a. [L. multiplicatus, p. p. of
multiplicare. See Multiply.]
Consisting of many, or of more than one; multiple; multifold.
Multiplicate flower (Bot.), a flower that is double, or has
an unusual number of petals in consequence of the abnormal
multiplication of the parts of the floral whorls.
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |