English Explanatory Dictionary

turbinate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Shaped or spinning like a top (spinning top).
  2. In the shape of a coil.
  3. Spiral and decreasing sharply in diameter from base to apex.
  4. Of, or relating to, the turbinate bone.
noun
  1. A turbinal or turbinate bone.
verb
  1. To revolve or spin like a top; to whirl.

Word forms

turbinate more turbinate most turbinate turbinates turbinating turbinated

Etymology

From Latin turbinatus.

Synonyms

coiling helical spiral spiraling volute whorled nasal concha

Derived words

inferior turbinate inferior turbinate bone turbinately
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