conduplicate

adjective con·du·pli·cate \(ˌ)kän-ˈdü-pli-kət, -ˈdyü-\

Definition of CONDUPLICATE

: folded lengthwise <conduplicate petals in the bud>

Latin conduplicatus, past participle of conduplicare to double, from com- + duplic-, duplex double — more at duplex

First Known Use: 1777

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