ampullate

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English

Etymology 1

From Latin ampullatus. Equivalent to ampulla +‎ -ate (adjective-forming suffix).

Adjective

ampullate (comparative more ampullate, superlative most ampullate)

  1. Having an ampulla; flask-shaped; bellied.
Synonyms

Etymology 2

From ampulla +‎ -ate (noun-forming suffix)

Noun

ampullate (plural ampullates)

  1. The spigot of a spinneret in some spiders

Latin

Participle

ampullāte

  1. vocative masculine singular of ampullātus