TORULOSE

torulose

(adjective) of a cylindrical or ellipsoid body; swollen and constricted at intervals

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

torulose (comparative more torulose, superlative most torulose)

torose

Source: Wiktionary


Tor"u*lose, a. Etym: [L. torulus, dim. of torus: cf. F. toruleux. See Torus] (Bot.)

Definition: Same as Torose.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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SEARCHINGLY

(adverb) in a searching manner; “‘Are you really happy with him,’ asked her mother, gazing at Vera searchingly”


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