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esquamulose
adjective
/iˈskweɪmjʊloʊs/not covered with scales or scale-like structures; having a smooth outer covering
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Esquamulose in context
The botanist described the lower surface as esquamulose, with no small scales visible.
Nearby meanings
Synonyms for esquamulose
scalelesssmoothunscaled
Word history
Where esquamulose comes from
Formed from the prefix 'e-' (without) and 'squamulose' (covered with small scales).
Natural combinations
Common collocations
- esquamulose surface
- esquamulose texture
- esquamulose appearance
- esquamulose organisms
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“not covered with scales or scale-like structures; having a smooth outer covering”
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