English Explanatory Dictionary

vexillary

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Creating a partition.
  2. Larger than the other (leaves, petals, etc.) and rising above them.
noun
  1. A standard-bearer of a vexillum.

Pronunciation

/ˈvɛksɪləɹi/ /ˈvɛksəˌlɛɹi/

Word forms

vexillary vexillaries

Etymology

From Latin vexillarius: compare French vexillaire.

Synonyms

vexillator

Derived words

vexillary permutation
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