pectinaceous

pectinaceous
\\|pektə̇|nāshəs\ adjective
1. [pectin + -aceous] : of, relating to, or containing pectin
2. [New Latin Pectinacea + English -ous] : of or relating to the Pectinacea

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pectinaceous /-āˈshəs/ adjective
Like the scallops
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Main Entry: ↑pecten

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