[əˌkyʊtənɒˈdoʊs]

Definitions

1. noun

A rare or obsolete term used to describe a plant with a nodose (swollen) stem.

“The botanical journal mentioned the acutonodose plant as an obscure species discovered in the 19th century.”

2. adjective

Describing something that is sharp and nodose (swollen) in appearance.

“The geologist described the acutonodose rock formation as unique in the region.”