irriguous
[ ih-rig-yoo-uhs ]
adjectiveArchaic.
well-watered, as land.
Origin of irriguous
1First 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
archaic, or poetic well-watered; watery
Origin of irriguous
1C17: from Latin irriguus supplied with water, from riguus watered; see irrigate
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