Definition of keratose in US English:
keratose
adjective ˈkerəˌtōsˈkɛrəˌtoʊsˈkɛrəˌtoʊs
Zoology (of certain sponges) composed of a horny substance.
Example sentencesExamples
- This contrasts with temperate and especially sub-tropical and tropical latitudes where keratose sponges can be common.
- I have taken pictures of them feeding on the yellow keratose sponges.
Origin
Mid 19th century: from Greek keras, kerat- 'horn' + -ose1.
Definition of keratose in US English:
keratose
adjectiveˈkerəˌtōsˈkɛrəˌtoʊs
Zoology (of certain sponges) composed of a horny substance.
Example sentencesExamples
- This contrasts with temperate and especially sub-tropical and tropical latitudes where keratose sponges can be common.
- I have taken pictures of them feeding on the yellow keratose sponges.
Origin
Mid 19th century: from Greek keras, kerat- ‘horn’ + -ose.