← BackshareGuessvaginate/ˈvædʒɪneɪt/adjectiveHaving a sheath or sheath-like structure; sheathed.In botany, a vaginate leaf base wraps tightly around the stalk.The insect's vaginate antennae are covered by a protective casing.The vaginate leaves of the grass protect the stem as it grows.Synonymssheathedencased