rugous

Variant of rugose

rugose definition

ru·gose (ro̵̅o̅′gōs′, ro̵̅o̅ gōs′)

adjective

Biol. having or full of wrinkles; corrugated; ridged a rugose leaf
also rugous ru′·gous (-gəs)

Etymology: L rugosus: see rugosa rose

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