acerose

== English == === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈæs.əˌɹoʊs/, /ˈæs.əˌɹoʊz/ Hyphenation: ac‧er‧ose === Etymology 1 === From Latin acerōsus (“chaffy”), aceris +‎ -ōsus, from root of acus (“chaff”). ==== Adjective ==== acerose (not comparable) (botany) Having the nature of chaff; chaffy. === Etymology 2 === From Latin acer (“sharp, multi-pointed leaf”) +‎ -ose. Compare French acéreux. ==== Adjective ==== acerose (not comparable) (botany) needle-shaped, having a sharp, rigid point, as the leaf of the pine. ===== Translations ===== == Latin == === Adjective === acerōse vocative masculine singular of acerōsus