exiguous Hear it!

exiguous Definition

ex·igu·ous (eg zigyo̵̅o̅ əs, ig-)

adjective

scanty; little; small; meager

Etymology: L exiguus, small < exigere: see exact

exiguous Related Forms

ex′i·gu·ity (ek′sə gyo̵̅o̅ə tē) noun

exiguous Synonyms

exiguous

modif.

exiguous Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

leave: These had their usual exiguous leaves and some were pale violet and a handful had white flowers.