acerous

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[ ey-seer-uhs ]
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adjectiveZoology.
  1. having no antennae.

  2. having no horns.

Origin of acerous

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<Greek akerós, equivalent to a-a-6 + -keros, adj. derivative of kéras horn; see -ous

Other definitions for acerous (2 of 2)

acerous2
[ as-er-uhs ]

adjectiveBotany.

Origin of acerous

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First recorded in 1840–50

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