turbinate
noun
- 1
A turbinal or turbinate bone.
Synonyms
verb
- 1
To revolve or spin like a top; to whirl.
adjective
- 1
Shaped or spinning like a top.
- 2
In the shape of a coil.
- 3
Spiral and decreasing sharply in diameter from base to apex.
“a turbinate shell”
- 4
Of, or relating to, the turbinate bone.
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