Definition of ENATION

enation

Meanings

Plural: enations

Noun

  • line of descent traced through the maternal side of the family
  • a natural projection or outgrowth from a plant body or organ
  • A small outgrowth on the surface of a plant organ.
  • The generation of such an outgrowth.
  • The property of being enate.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin enatus (ēnātus) (from ēnāscor (“spring forth”)) + English + -ion.

Synonyms

cognation, gall, matrilineage, plant process

Scrabble Score: 7

enation is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
enation is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
enation is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 9

enation is a valid Words With Friends word