subcoriaceous

adjective

sub·​co·​ri·​a·​ceous ˌsəb-ˌkȯr-ē-ˈā-shəs How to pronounce subcoriaceous (audio)
: somewhat leathery : somewhat coriaceous
subcoriaceous leaves

Word History

First Known Use

1783, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of subcoriaceous was in 1783

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“Subcoriaceous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/subcoriaceous. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.

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