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ju·gate
(jo͞o′gāt′, -gĭt)adj.
1. Relating to a pinnate leaf with leaflets in pairs. Often used in combination: trijugate leaves.
2. Appearing as a pair of overlapping profiles that face the same direction. Used of busts or heads on the face of a coin.
n.
A campaign button with portraits of both the presidential and vice-presidential candidates.
[Latin iugātus, past participle of iugāre, to join, from iugum, yoke; see yeug- in Indo-European roots.]
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jugate
(ˈdʒuːɡeɪt; -ɡɪt)adj
(Botany) (esp of compound leaves) having parts arranged in pairs
[C19: from New Latin jugātus (unattested), from Latin jugum a yoke]
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ju•gate
(ˈdʒu geɪt, -gɪt)adj.
1. having the leaflets in pairs, as a pinnate leaf.
2. having a jugum.
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