thecate

English

Etymology

From theca +‎ -ate (adjective-forming suffix).

Adjective

thecate (not comparable)

1. (biology) Having a theca, or outer sheath.
   • 1974, Ronald Victor Tait, Robert S. De Santo, Elements of Marine Ecology‎^[1], page 23:

     Others are thecate, covered with a strong wall of interlocking cellulose plates.

Synonyms

• thecated

Antonyms

• athecate

Anagrams

• chattee