exsculptate

exsculptate
\\ekˈskəlpˌtāt\ adjective
Etymology: Latin exsculptus (past participle of exsculpere to carve out, from ex- ex- (I) + sculpere to carve) + English -ate — more at sculptor
: having variable and irregular depressed lines that resemble sculptured work

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  • engraved — adj. [OF. engraver, cut] Having superficial irregular impressed lines; exsculptate …   Dictionary of invertebrate zoology

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