caespitose

[ ses-pi-tohs ]

adjective

1. cespitose.

caespitose

/ ˈsɛspɪˌtəʊs /

adjective

1. botany growing in dense tufts

Derived Forms

• ˈcaespiˌtosely, adverb

Other Words From

• caespi·tosely adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of caespitose¹

C19: from New Latin caespitōsus, from caespitem turf

Example Sentences

Fries says it is solitary, Secretan says caespitose from a common base.

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