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acerose

 

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Adjective acerose has 1 sense
  1. acerate, acerose, acicular, needle-shaped - narrow and long and pointed; as pine leaves
    Antonym: compound (indirect, via simple)

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Acerose

Definition:

Acerose is an adjective that describes something as needle-like or having the shape of a needle. It is commonly used to refer to narrow, pointed leaves or other similar structures.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Relating to or resembling a needle or needles; needle-shaped.

Example sentence: The acerose leaves of the cactus help reduce water loss through evaporation.

Sense 2:

Of or relating to coniferous plants that have needle-like leaves.

Example sentence: The acerose branches of the pine tree were covered in snow during winter.

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