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erose

One entry found.

Main Entry: erose

Pronunciation: \i-ˈrōs\

Function: adjective

Etymology: Latin erosus, past participle of erodere

Date: 1793

: irregular, uneven; specifically : having the margin irregularly notched <an erose leaf>

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