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acerose1 definition

ac·er·ose (as′ər ōs′)

adjective

Bot. shaped like a needle; having a sharp, stiff point

Etymology: < L acus (gen. aceris), a needle < IE base *a- (see acid); form infl. by acerose

acerose2 definition

ac·er·ose (as′ər ōs′)

adjective

  1. like chaff
  2. mixed with chaff

Etymology: L acerosus, full of chaff < acus (gen. aceris): see ear

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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