irriguous

[ ih-rig-yoo-uhs ]
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adjectiveArchaic.
  1. well-watered, as land.

Origin of irriguous

1
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; see irrigate

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British Dictionary definitions for irriguous

irriguous

/ (ɪˈrɪɡjʊəs) /


adjective
  1. archaic, or poetic well-watered; watery

Origin of irriguous

1
C17: from Latin irriguus supplied with water, from riguus watered; see irrigate

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