rugose

Meanings

• Adjective

  Having a rough, wrinkled, or deeply ridged surface.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˌɹuːˈɡoʊs/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

bewrinkled , purfly , wrinkly , coarse , harsh , squarrose

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Variants

List of all variants of rugose that leads to same result
rugose , rugosities , rugosity

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Etymology

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Derived from the Latin word 'rugos' meaning rough or wrinkled.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'rugose' is also used in astronomy to describe the rough, uneven surface of certain celestial bodies.

2. In botany, some plants with rugose leaves are able to photosynthesize more efficiently in low light conditions.

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Related Concepts

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1. Topography: Rugose terrain refers to land with a rough, uneven surface.

2. Geology: Rugose rocks have a rough, textured surface, often formed by the deposition of sediment in layers.

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Culture

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Rugose is often used in botany to describe the rough or wrinkled surface of certain plants, particularly when referring to their leaves.

How to Memorize "rugose"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a leaf with a rough, wrinkled texture to help memorize the meaning of rugose.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word rugose with the feeling of running your fingers over a rough surface.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the 'R' in rugose stands for 'Rough'.

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