squar|rose

squar|rose
squar|rose «SKWAR ohs, skwo ROHS», adjective.
1. Botany. a) composed of or covered with scales, bracts, or other processes standing out at right angles or more widely, as a calyx or involucre. b) standing out at right angles or more widely, as scales or bracts.
2. rough with spreading scales or other processes.
[< Latin squarrōsus scurfy, scabby]

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