strigose

English

Etymology

From Latin striga (“row, strip, swath”) +‎ -ose; compare strigosus.

Adjective

strigose (comparative more strigose, superlative most strigose)

(zoology) Having fine grooves, ridges, or streaks.
(botany) Having stiff hairs, pressed together.

See also

strigate, strigulate, strigulation

Anagrams

gorsiest, grossite

Latin

Adjective

strigōse

vocative masculine singular of strigōsus

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