Definitions for bracteate

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bracteate brac·te·ate

Spelling: [brak-tee-it, -eyt]

IPA: /ˈbræk ti ɪt, -ˌeɪt/

Bracteate is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Words with friends word worth 15 points.

You can make 257 anagrams from letters in bracteate (aabceertt).

Definitions for bracteate

noun

1. a thin coin, struck only on one face, the pattern of which shows through on the reverse face.

adjective

1. Also, bracteose [brak-tee-ohs] /ˈbræk tiˌoʊs/ (Show IPA). Botany. having bracts.

Origin of bracteate

From the New Latin word bracteātus, dating back to 1835-45. See bract, -ate¹