Synonyms for erose


Grammar : Adj
Spell : ih-rohs
Phonetic Transcription : ɪˈroʊs


Définition of erose

Origin :
  • 1793, from Latin erosus, past participle of erodere (see erosion).
  • As in notched : adj having toothed edge
  • As in serrate : adj jagged
Example sentences :
  • In some grasses it is a distinct membrane narrow or broad, with an even, truncate or erose margin, or finely ciliate.
  • Extract from : « A Handbook of Some South Indian Grasses » by Rai Bahadur K. Ranga Achariyar
  • The fourth glume is narrow, ciliate, nerveless or rarely 1-nerved, erose or bifid at the top.
  • Extract from : « A Handbook of Some South Indian Grasses » by Rai Bahadur K. Ranga Achariyar

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