calvesco

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I. v. inch. n. [calveo], to become bald (post-Aug.), Col. 6, 14, 7; Veg. 3, 4, 27; Plin. 10, 29, 41, § 78.—
II. Transf. to plants, to grow up thin or far apart, Col. 4, 33, 3.
Lewis & Short
A Latin Dictionary, 1879
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