irriguous

[ ih-rig-yoo-uhs ]

adjective

, Archaic.

1. well-watered, as land.

irriguous

/ ɪˈrɪɡjʊəs /

adjective

1. archaic.
   well-watered; watery

Word History and Origins

Origin of irriguous¹

First recorded in 1645–55; from Latin irriguus, “having a constant supply of water, well-watered,” equivalent to irrig(āre) “to wet, water, drench” + -uus adjective suffix; irrigate

Word History and Origins

Origin of irriguous¹

C17: from Latin irriguus supplied with water, from riguus watered; see irrigate

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