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rugose

Syllabification: (ru·gose)
Pronunciation: /ˈro͞oˌgōs/
Definition of rugose

adjective

chiefly Biology
  • wrinkled; corrugated:rugose corals

Derivatives

rugosity

Pronunciation: /ro͞oˈgäsətē/
noun

Origin:

late Middle English: from Latin rugosus, from ruga 'wrinkle'

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