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strigose Definition

stri·gose (strī′gōs′, stri gōs′)

adjective

  1. Bot. having stiff hairs or bristles, as some leaves
  2. Zool. having fine, close-set grooves or streaks

Etymology: ModL strigosus < striga, stiff bristle < L, furrow: for IE base see strike