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obtruncate.

To truncate or lop the head off, to decapitate (also figurative).

10 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

verb
  1. To truncate or lop the head off, to decapitate (also figurative).

    obsolete
    obtruncated petals
Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Latin obtruncātus, perfect passive participle of obtruncō, see -ate (verb-forming suffix).

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