Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
rimose
Adjective
/ˈrɪmoʊs/
Definition
Rimose is an adjective describing a surface that is characterized by the presence of cracks or fissures.
Examples
- The rimose bark of the ancient tree was home to various species of lichen.
- He noticed the rimose texture of the old pottery during his archaeological dig.
- When observing the rimose surface of the rock, she found it fascinating how nature creates such intricate patterns.
Meaning
The term is often used in a biological context to refer to structures that have a rough or broken appearance.
Synonyms
- Cracked
- Serrated
- Rough
- Fissured
