Definition

Having a surface that is covered with small, wart-like bumps or projections.

Example

The plant's leaves were verrucose, making them look rough and uneven.

Conversation

Have you seen that plant in my garden?

Yeah, it looks a bit verrucose, doesn’t it?

I thought it was just a quirky feature of the plant.

It might be — but I should probably look it up to be sure.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Verrucose → It is formed from "verruca" (from Latin, meaning wart) and the suffix "-ose" (meaning full of or characterized by). The word "verrucose" describes something that is full of warts or wart-like projections.

Memory Tip

Think of 'verruca' which means wart, and remember that 'verrucose' refers to something that is full of wart-like features.

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