ˈskwäˌrōs, -waˌr- adjective
also squar·rous -_rəs
Etymology: Latin squarrosus scurfy, scabby; akin to Old Slavic skvrǔna filth
: rough with divergent scales or processes ; especially : having stiff spreading bracts
a squarrose involucre
• squar·rose·ly adverb