Definition

Having a thin, dry, and membranous texture, often referring to parts of plants such as bracts or leaves.

Example

The scarious leaves of the plant help it survive in dry conditions.

Conversation

Have you seen those plants with the scarious leaves in the garden?

Yeah, I noticed them! They look so unique and interesting.

I wonder if they need special care because of their scarious texture.

Probably! I bet they're quite different from regular plants.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Scarious → It is formed from "scari" (from Latin *scariosus*, meaning dry or scaly) and the suffix "-ous" (meaning full of or possessing). The word "scarious" refers to something that is full of or characterized by a dry or scaly texture.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'full of' ('-ous') a 'dry or scaly' texture ('scari'). This helps you remember that 'scarious' describes a texture that is dry or scaly.

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