acerose
- adjective
- /ˈæsəˌroʊs/
- Specialized
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aceroso
- The pine tree's acerose leaves help it retain water in dry climates.
Examples
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The acerose needles of fir trees make them easy to distinguish from broad-leaved species.
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Many conifers have acerose foliage adapted to cold environments.
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The acerose leaves of the pine tree are quite distinctive.
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Acerose foliage can be found on many coniferous plants.
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The acerose needles of fir trees make them easy to distinguish from broad-leaved species.
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Many conifers have acerose foliage adapted to cold environments.
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The pine tree's acerose leaves help it retain water in dry climates.
Synonyms
Having narrow, long, pointed leaves or parts that look like needles
Long, very thin, and pointed like a needle
Long, thin, and pointed like a sewing pin
How Pointed
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4.9
- Specialized
Surface Forms
Etymology
Acerose comes from the Latin root acer, meaning 'sharp', the same root you see in acute. So acerose means 'narrow and needle-like', which is why we use it for the long, pointed leaves of pines.