sorosis
1[suh-roh-sis]
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noun, plural so·ro·ses [suh-roh-seez] /səˈroʊ siz/. Botany.
a fleshy multiple fruit composed of many flowers, seed vessels, and receptacles consolidated, as in the pineapple and mulberry.
Origin of sorosis
1sorosis
2[suh-roh-sis]
noun, plural so·ro·ses [suh-roh-seez] /səˈroʊ siz/, so·ro·sis·es.
Origin of sorosis
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Historical Examples of sorosis
Sorosis—It was very wrong for your husband to mention the muddy coffee.
Once a year the ladies of Sorosis give a banquet, to which gentlemen, as well as ladies, are invited.
Jonathan and His ContinentMax O'Rell
Mrs. Irving M. Scott, president of Sorosis, received the Congress socially in her elegant home.
Had a good rest and a short walk and went to Sorosis dinner, which was very brilliant and fine.
Julia Ward HoweLaura E. Richards
The members of Sorosis, when in session, are well-bred, if not always clear-headed and reasonable.
Social LifeMaud C. Cooke
sorosis
noun plural -ses (-siːz)
Word Origin for sorosis
C19: from New Latin, from Greek sōros a heap
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