irriguous

adjective

ir·​rig·​u·​ous

ə̇ˈrigyəwəs

1

archaic : irrigated, moistened

especially : well-watered

2

: serving to irrigate or water

slow irriguous streams

Word History

Etymology

Latin irriguus, from irrigare to irrigate

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