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Definition of Rimose
1. Adjective. Having a surface covered with a network of cracks and small crevices. "A tree with rimose bark"
Similar to: Rough
Definition of Rimose
1. a. Full of rimes, fissures, or chinks.
Definition of Rimose
1. marked by cracks [adj] : RIMOSELY [adv]
Medical Definition of Rimose
1. 1. Full of rimes, fissures, or chinks. 2. Having long and nearly parallel clefts or chinks, like those in the bark of trees. Origin: L. Rimosus, fr. Rima a chink: cf. F. Rimeux. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)