Main Entry:

stria

Pronunciation:

\ˈstrī-ə\

Function:

noun

Inflected Form(s):

plural stri·ae \ˈstrī-ˌē\

Etymology:

Latin, furrow, channel — more at strike

Date:

1563

1 : striation 2 2 : a stripe or line (as in the skin) distinguished from the surrounding area by color, texture, or elevation — compare stretch marks