STRIGOSE


Meaning of STRIGOSE in English

[ 'strʌɪgəʊs ]

■ adjective

1》 Botany covered with short stiff adpressed hairs.

2》 Entomology finely grooved or furrowed.

Origin

C18: from L. striga 'swathe, furrow' + -ose 1 .

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