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irriguous

[ ih-rig-yoo-uhs ]

adjective

, Archaic.
  1. well-watered, as land.


irriguous

/ ɪˈrɪɡjʊəs /

adjective

  1. archaic.
    well-watered; watery


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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

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Word History and Origins

Origin of irriguous1

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

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