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connate1640s, from Late Latin connatus "born together, twins," past participle of connasci "to be born together," from com- "together" (see com-) + nasci "to be born" [..]
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connatewhen the bases of opposite leaves are grown together. Cordate
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connateunited or jointed
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connatefusion of similar parts, e.g. petals into a corolla tube. cf. adnate.
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connateof two segments or other articulating parts of the body. Not freely moving against one another. There may or may not be a line between them marking the original suture. (emended June 2012)
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connate[Attachment] -- Generally, with parts fused, as with sepals in calyx tube; or bases of opposite leaves etc. fused around the stem .
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connate(adj) of similar parts or organs; closely joined or united(adj) related in nature
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