PULVINATE
\pˈʌlvɪnˌe͡ɪt], \pˈʌlvɪnˌeɪt], \p_ˈʌ_l_v_ɪ_n_ˌeɪ_t]\
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Raised or convex, noting a form of surface elevation of a bacterial culture; see cut under culture, A, 4.
By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop
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In bot., shaped like a cushion or pillow; cushioned; in arch., enlarged or swelled in any particular part.
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.
By Henderson, I. F.; Henderson, W. D.
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Chapelling
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