acerous

1
[ ey-seer-uhs ]
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adjectiveZoology.

  1. having no antennae.

  2. having no horns.

Origin of acerous

1
<Greek akerós, equivalent to a-a-6 + -keros, adj. derivative of kéras horn; see -ous

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Other definitions for acerous (2 of 2)

acerous2
[ as-er-uhs ]
adjectiveBotany.

  1. acerose1.

Origin of acerous

2
First recorded in 1840–50

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