English Explanatory Dictionary

sphrigosis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. In a tree, excessive growth of wood and leaves at the expense of fruit.

Pronunciation

/sfrɪˈɡəʊsɪs/ /sfrɪˈɡoʊsɪs/ sphrigosis.wav

Word forms

sphrigosis

Etymology

From Ancient Greek σφριγάω (sphrigáō, “to be vigorous”) + -osis.

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