adjective
- having a wrinkled or ridged surface; rough with wrinkles
Usage: technical; botanical
Examples
- The rugous bark of the old oak tree provided texture and character to the forest.
- Botanists noted the rugous surface of the leaf specimens.
- The rugous texture of the ancient pottery suggested it was handmade.
- Her rugous hands showed years of hard work in the garden.
- The rugous appearance of the dried fruit made it less appealing to buyers.