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acerose¹ Definition

ac·er·ose (asər 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 (asər ōs′)

adjective

  1. like chaff
  2. mixed with chaff

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

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  1. acerbity
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  3. acerbate
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  5. acerate
  6. acequia
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  1. acervate
  2. acet-
  3. acetabulum
  4. acetal
  5. acetaldehyde
  6. acetamide
  7. acetaminophen
  8. acetanilide
  9. acetate
  10. acetated