First Known Use: circa 1842
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enation
noun ena·tion \i-ˈnā-shən\
Definition of ENATION
: an outgrowth from the surface of an organ <a plant virus causing enations on leaves>
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Origin of ENATION
Latin enatus, past participle of enasci to rise out of, from e- + nasci to be born — more at nation
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