English Explanatory Dictionary

strigose

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Having fine grooves, ridges, or streaks.
  2. Having stiff hairs, pressed together.

Pronunciation

/ˈstɹaɪɡəʊs/

Word forms

strigose more strigose most strigose

Etymology

From Latin striga (“row, strip, swath”) + -ose; compare strigosus.

Related words

strigate strigillose strigulate strigulation

Derived words

strigosely
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