First Known Use: 1623
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gracile
adjective grac·ile \ˈgra-səl, -ˌsī(-ə)l\
Definition of GRACILE
2
: graceful
3
: of, relating to, resembling, or being a relatively small slender australopithecine (genus Australopithecus) characterized especially by molars and incisors of similar size that are adapted to a diet including both plant matter and animal flesh — compare robust 5
— grac·ile·ness noun
— gra·cil·i·ty \gra-ˈsi-lə-tē\ noun
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Origin of GRACILE
Latin gracilis
Related to GRACILE
Medical Dictionary
gracile
adjective grac·ile \ˈgras-əl, -ˌīl\
Medical Definition of GRACILE
: being slender or slight
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