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ternate: Meaning and Definition of
ter•nate
Pronunciation: (tûr'nit, -nāt), [key]
— adj.
- consisting of three; arranged in threes.
- consisting of three leaflets, as a compound leaf.
- having leaves arranged in whorls of three, as a plant.
Ter•na•te
Pronunciation: (ter-nä'te Eng. t&schwar-nä'tē), [key]
— n.
- an island in E Indonesia, W of Halmahera: important source of spices. 53 sq. mi. (137 sq. km).
See also:
- ternate (Thesaurus)
