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reticular
CIDE DICTIONARY
reticular, a. [Cf. F. réticulaire. See Reticule.].
- Having the form of a net, or of network; formed with interstices; retiform; as, reticular cartilage; a reticular leaf. [1913 Webster]
- Of or pertaining to a reticulum. [1913 Webster]
THESAURUS
reticular
barred, cancellated, crossbarred, filigreed, grated, gridded, laced, lacelike, lacy, latticelike, meshed, meshy, mullioned, netlike, netted, netty, plexiform, reticulate, reticulated, retiform, streaked, stripedROGET THESAURUS
reticular
Crossing
N crossing, intersection, interdigitation, decussation, transversion, convolution, level crossing, reticulation, network, inosculation, anastomosis, intertexture, mortise, net, plexus, web, mesh, twill, skein, sleeve, felt, lace, wicker, mat, matting, plait, trellis, wattle, lattice, grating, grille, gridiron, tracery, fretwork, filigree, reticle, tissue, netting, mokes, rivulation, cross, chain, wreath, braid, cat's cradle, knot, entangle, cloth, linen, muslin, cambric, crossing, crossed, matted, v, transverse, cross, cruciform, crucial, retiform, reticular, reticulated, areolar, cancellated, grated, barred, streaked, textile, crossbarred, cruciate, palmiped, secant, web-footed, cross, thwart, athwart, transversely, at grade, crosswise.For further exploring for "reticular" in Webster Dictionary Online