(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 3:44:36

Ter"nate (?), a. [NL. ternatus, fr. L. terni three each. See Tern, a.]

Having the parts arranged by threes; as, ternate branches, leaves, or flowers.

-- Ter"nate*ly, adv.

 

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