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re·ti·ar·y

 (rē′shē-ĕr′ē)
adj.
Of, resembling, or forming a net or web.
[From Latin rēte, net.]
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retiary

(ˈriːtɪərɪ; -ʃɪə-)
adj
rare of, relating to, or resembling a net or web
[C17: from Latin retiarius]
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