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stupose

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Composed of, or having, tufted or matted filaments like tow

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: biology, botany, natural-sciences

Examples

  • a stupose mat of hyphae
  • stupose disc
  • stupose stalk

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: stupeous

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From Latin stupa, stuppa (“tow”). Compare stupeous.