oppilate

verb, adj — 2 senses

oppilate

verb

Etymology The adjective is inherited from Middle English oppilat(e), the verb directly borrowed from Latin oppīlātus, perfect passive participle of oppīlō, see see -ate (verb-forming suffix), -ate (adjective-forming suffix).

1

Medicine, Sciences Obsolete To block, to stop up, to obstruct.

Derived terms
deoppilate

oppilate

adj

Etymology The adjective is inherited from Middle English oppilat(e), the verb directly borrowed from Latin oppīlātus, perfect passive participle of oppīlō, see see -ate (verb-forming suffix), -ate (adjective-forming suffix).

1

Medicine, Sciences Obsolete Blocked, obstructed.

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