{ } a. [ L. tunicatus, p. p. of tunicare to clothe with a tunic, fr. tunica a tunic. ] 1. (Bot.) Covered with a tunic; covered or coated with layers; as, a tunicated bulb. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Zool.) (a) Having a tunic, or mantle; of or pertaining to the Tunicata. (b) Having each joint buried in the preceding funnel-shaped one, as in certain antennae of insects. [ 1913 Webster ]