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Complete Definition of "acerose"

English

Pronunciation
a*cer-ose
AAH-suhr=ohz

Etymology 1
L. acerosus chaffy, from acus, (genitive aceris), chaff

Adjective
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  1. botany Having the nature of chaff; chaffy.

Etymology 2
As if from Latin acus needle: compare French ''acéreux

Adjective
en-adj|-

  1. botany needle-shaped, having a sharp, rigid point, as the leaf of the pine.

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