About The Word Coriaceous
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Coriaceous
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What's The Definition Of Coriaceous?
[adj] resembling or made to resemble leather; tough but pliable
Synonyms | Synonyms for Coriaceous: leathered | leatherlike | leathery | tough Related Terms | Find terms related to Coriaceous: See Also | Coriaceous In Webster's Dictionary \Co`ri*a"ceous\ (k?`r?-?"sh?s), a. [L. coriaceous,
fr. corium leather. See {Cuirass}.]
1. Consisting of or resembling, leather; leatherlike; tough.
2. (Bot.) Stiff, like leather or parchment.
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