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单词 coriaceous
释义

coriaceous

/ˌkɒrɪˈeɪʃəs /
adjective technical
Resembling or having the texture of leather: coriaceous leaves...
  • These species are easily recognizable small plants having coriaceous leaves and short inflorescences bearing shiny vinaceous to yellowish rewardless flowers with Type 1 pollinarium (bearing tegular stipes).
  • Leaves were exstipulate, coriaceous, and hypostomatous, and typically had wavy, glandular margins.
  • In addition, the structure of the foliage favors the use of nutrients by a long active life, the retransport of certain nutrients before leaf shedding, and a high polyphenol content and coriaceous nature which reduce herbivory.

Origin

Late 17th century: from late Latin coriaceus (from Latin corium 'leather') + -ous.

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