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Circumvallate

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Surrounding or encircling with a wall or rampart.

Example Sentence: The ancient city was circumvallate, protecting its inhabitants from invaders.

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To enclose or surround with a wall or rampart.

Example Sentence: The soldiers were ordered to circumvallate the captured fort to prevent any escape.

Part of Speech: Noun (Plural: circumvallates)

Definition: Any of the large papillae on the back of the human tongue, arranged in the form of a V.

Example Sentence: The circumvallates help in the perception of bitter taste.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Pertaining to a circle or ring around the moon.

Example Sentence: The circumvallate halo around the moon indicated that rain was approaching.

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