Definitions for vellicate

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vellicate vel·li·cate

Spelling: [vel-i-keyt]

IPA: /ˈvɛl ɪˌkeɪt/

Vellicate is a 9 letter English word.

You can make 291 anagrams from letters in vellicate (aceeilltv).

Definitions for vellicate

verb (used with object)

1. to pluck; twitch.
2. to nip, pinch, or the like.
3. to cause to twitch.

verb (used without object)

1. to move with spasmodic convulsions; twitch.

Origin of vellicate

1595-1605; Latin vellicātus, past participle of vellicāre, frequentative of vellere to pull, twitch; see -ate¹