SUBEROSE

Etymology

Adjective

suberose (comparative more suberose, superlative most suberose)

(botany) Having a corky texture.

Synonyms

• suberous

Source: Wiktionary


Su"ber*ose`, Su"ber*ous, a. Etym: [L. suber the cork tree: cf. F. subéreux.] (Bot.)

Definition: Having a corky texture.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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