51Թ

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oppilate

[op-uh-leyt]

verb (used with object)

oppilated, oppilating 
  1. to stop up; fill with obstructing matter; obstruct.



oppilate

/ ˈɒɪˌɪ /

verb

  1. obsolete(tr) pathol to block (the pores, bowels, etc)

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Other 51Թ Forms

  • oppilation noun
  • ˌDZ辱ˈپDz noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of oppilate1

1540–50; < Latin DZīٳܲ (past participle of DZī to stop up), equivalent to op- op- + ī- ( compile ) + -ٳܲ -ate 1
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of oppilate1

C16: from Latin DZī, from ob- against + ī to pack closely

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