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fistulate

fistulate

9.9
Hollow and shaped like a thin tube, like a straw
  • adjective
  • /ˈfɪstjʊlɪt/
  • Specialized
translation icon : fistuloso
  • The plant's stem is fistulate, allowing fluids to pass through its center.

Examples

  • The plant has fistulate stems that help it survive in dry conditions.

  • The straw is fistulate, making it ideal for sipping liquids.

  • Certain worms have a fistulate body adapted for burrowing in mud.

  • These fistulate structures are crucial for the plant's nutrient transport.

  • Certain worms have a fistulate body that allows them to burrow efficiently through mud.

  • The plant's fistulate stem facilitates the movement of water and nutrients from the soil.

  • The fistulate shape of the straw makes it especially effective for sipping beverages.

Synonyms

fistular
vsfistulate
  • Specialized
9.9

Hollow and shaped like a reed

is identical in meaning but slightly more formal or technical
fistulous
vsfistulate
  • Specialized
9.9

A plant stem or body part that has a hollow tube inside like a thin pipe

is more general, referring to reedlike tubes rather than medical structures

Surface Forms

fistulate positive

Morphology

fistulate = fistula (transparent) = fistula + ate

The adjective is directly formed from 'fistula' with the suffix '-ate', giving the sense 'having a tube or tube-like channel'.

Etymology

The word fistulate comes from the Latin fistula, which means 'pipe' or 'tube', like a drinking straw. So something that is fistulate is hollow and tube-shaped, allowing liquids or air to pass through.