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rugose Definition

ru·gose (ro̵̅o̅′gōs′, ro̵̅o̅ gōs′)

adjective

Biol. having or full of wrinkles; corrugated; ridged a rugose leaf

Etymology: L rugosus: see rugosa rose

rugose Related Forms
ru·gos′·ity (ro̵̅o̅ gäs′ə tē) noun pl. -·ties
rugose Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • coral: In this clay can be found rugose corals and spiky trilobites.

Browse dictionary entries near rugose

  1. ‹ rugosa rose
  2. ‹ rugola
  3. ‹ rugger
  4. ‹ rugged
  5. ‹ rugelach
  6. ‹ rugby shirt
  7. ‹ Rugby
  8. ‹ ruga
  9. ‹ rug
  10. ‹ Rufus
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