acerose meaning: definition, etymology

acerose

adj

/ˈæs.əˌɹoʊs/ · /ˈæs.əˌɹoʊz/

Etymology From Latin acerōsus (“chaffy”), aceris + -ōsus, from root of acus (“chaff”).

Biology, Botany, Natural sciences Having the nature of chaff; chaffy.

adj

Etymology From Latin acer (“sharp, multi-pointed leaf”) + -ose. Compare French acéreux.

Biology, Botany, Natural sciences needle-shaped, having a sharp, rigid point, as the leaf of the pine.

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