fenestrated

adjective

fen·​es·​trat·​ed ˈfe-nə-ˌstrā-təd How to pronounce fenestrated (audio)
: having one or more openings or pores
fenestrated blood capillaries

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The fenestrated containers can be planted with succulents like hens and chicks. —ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026

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circa 1852, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of fenestrated was circa 1852

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fenestrated

adjective
fen·​es·​trat·​ed ˈfen-ə-ˌstrāt-əd How to pronounce fenestrated (audio)
: having one or more openings or pores
fenestrated blood capillaries
a fenestrated catheter
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