Cirrous
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsɪɹəs/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Cirrous is an adjective meaning (botany, zoology) Pertaining to cirri; having filaments, fibrous.
Meaning
(botany, zoology) Pertaining to cirri; having filaments, fibrous.
More Meanings
- Pertaining to cirrus clouds.
Example Sentences
And Ivy divided from the root, we have observed to live some years, by the cirrous parts commonly conceived but as tentacles and holdfasts unto it.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cirriform, cirrhiferous, cirriferous, cirrhous, cirrigrade, cyrillaceous.
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