STRIGOSE

Etymology

Adjective

strigose (comparative more strigose, superlative most strigose)

(zoology) Having fine grooves, ridges, or streaks.

(botany) Having stiff hairs, pressed together.

Anagrams

• gorsiest, grossite

Source: Wiktionary


Stri*gose", a. Etym: [Cf. F. strigueux. See Strigil.] (Bot.)

Definition: Set with stiff, straight bristles; hispid; as, a strigose leaf.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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DESIRABLE

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