PRUINOSE


Meaning of PRUINOSE in English

[ 'pru:ɪnəʊs , -z ]

■ adjective chiefly Botany covered with white powdery granules; frosted in appearance.

Origin

C19: from L. pruinosus , from pruina 'hoar frost'.

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