Associations to the word «Circumvallate»

Wiktionary

CIRCUMVALLATE, verb. To surround with a rampart
CIRCUMVALLATE, adjective. Surrounded with a wall; enclosed with a rampart.
CIRCUMVALLATE, adjective. (anatomy) Surrounded by a ridge or elevation.

Dictionary definition

CIRCUMVALLATE, verb. Surround with or as if with a rampart or other fortification.

Wise words

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