Q

Qua. - Latin adjective meaning as being.

Quadrate. - Square. - (L. quadratus, square, from quatuor, four.)

Quadri-. - In composition indicates four, i.e. quadrimaculate, with four spots.

Quadricapsular. - Having four capsules. (L. quadri, four, and capsula, a capsule.)

Quadridentate. - Having four teeth. (L. quadri, and dens, a tooth.)

Quadrimaculate. - Possessing four maculæ. (L. quadri and macula, maculæ, a spot.)

Quadripartite. - Divided into four parts to the base. (L. quadri, and pars, a part.) See Partite.

Quadripinnate. - With four feather-like branches, or clefts. (L. quadri, and penna, a feather.)

Quadrivalvate, Quadrivalvula. - Four-valved. (L. quadri, and valvæ, a folding-door.)


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