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rimose

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Having a surface covered with cracks, fissures, or crevices.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • the rimose head of a mushroom
  • a tree with rimose bark

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: rimate

Antonyms: none provided

2

adjective satellite

Meaning 2

having a surface covered with a network of cracks and small crevices

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • a tree with rimose bark

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From Latin rimosus, from rima (“fissure”).