Definitions for Ternate

Ternate ter·nate

Spelling: [tur-nit, -neyt]
IPA: /ˈtɜr nɪt, -neɪt/

Ternate is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 7 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 8 points.

You can make 124 anagrams from letters in Ternate (aeenrtt).

Definitions for Ternate

noun

  1. an island in E Indonesia, W of Halmahera: important source of spices. 53 sq. mi. (137 sq. km).

adjective

  1. consisting of three; arranged in threes.
  2. Botany. consisting of three leaflets, as a compound leaf. having leaves arranged in whorls of three, as a plant.

Origin of Ternate

From the New Latin word ternātus, dating back to 1745-55. See tern2, -ate1

Examples for Ternate

I consented to do this the more readily, as ternate was in my way.

The 4th, the king of ternate sent me a present by his priest.

Trifoliolate (or ternate), of three leaflets, as the Clover; and so on.

To avoid repetitions, I will in this chapter combine what notes I have about ternate.

Other supplies, however, have been sent to ternate from India.

"This is the work of the two white men we saw at ternate," Gerald exclaimed.

Jussiea, with ternate leaves, abrupt and three-toothed at their extremities.

You can all lend a hand till I land you at Amboyna or ternate.

We belong to the island of ternate—our king is at war with the Portuguese, who are villains.

He has aided ternate to the best of his ability, and will send more when he can.

Word Value for Ternate
Scrable

7

Words with friends

8

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