rupestrine

/ˌroʊpɛsˈtraɪn, ˈruːpɛs-/

Definitions

1. adjective

of or resembling rupes; having a rock or rocky surface

“The astronaut walked on the rupestrine terrain of the moon.”

2. noun

a type of lunar terrain characterized by rock or boulder-covered surfaces

“The geologist studied the rupestrine features on the moon’s surface.”

Synonyms

  • geological
  • lunar
  • rocky

Antonyms

  • flat
  • plain
  • smooth