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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

Browse dictionary entries near acerose

  1. ‹ acerbity
  2. ‹ acerbic
  3. ‹ acerbate
  4. ‹ acerb
  5. ‹ acerate
  6. ‹ acequia
  7. ‹ acepromazine
  8. ‹ acephalous
  9. ‹ -aceous
  10. ‹ ACELP
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  6. acetamide ›
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  8. acetanilide ›
  9. acetate ›
  10. acetated ›