Meaning
Having a structure containing honeycomb-like cavities.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
Borrowed from Latin alveolatus, from alveolus (“cavity”). For the protists, a borrowing of taxonomic name Alveolata.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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