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subtruncate

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English

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Etymology

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From sub- +‎ truncate.

Adjective

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subtruncate (not comparable)

  1. Nearly truncate.
    • 1989, ES Nielsen, Primitive Ghost Moths:
      Trulleum with large pentagonal proximal plate and a narrower, gradually widening distal portion with a relatively broad melanized tip with rugged texture; end subtruncate.