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单词 irriguous
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irriguous

[ ih-rig-yoo-uhs ]
/ ɪˈrɪg yu əs /
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adjective Archaic.

well-watered, as land.

Origin of irriguous

First recorded in 1645–55; from Latin irriguus, “having a constant supply of water, well-watered,” equivalent to irrig(āre) “to wet, water, drench” + -uus adjective suffix; see irrigate

Words nearby irriguous

irrevocable, irrigable, irrigate, irrigation, irrigative, irriguous, irritability, irritable, irritable bowel syndrome, irritable heart, irritant
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British Dictionary definitions for irriguous

irriguous
/ (ɪˈrɪɡjʊəs) /

adjective

archaic, or poetic well-watered; watery

Word Origin for irriguous

C17: from Latin irriguus supplied with water, from riguus watered; see irrigate
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