Definition for MU'RI-CA-TED

MU'RI-CA-TED, a. [L. muricatus, from murex, the point of a rock.]

  1. Formed with sharp points, full of sharp points or prickles.
  2. In botany, having the surface covered with sharp points, or armed with prickles. Lee. Martyn.

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