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coriaceous

/kɔːriˈeɪʃəs/ adjective · British & US
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What does coriaceous mean?

adjective

Having a leathery texture; resembling leather. Used to describe the texture of certain plants, such as the leaves of the aloe vera.

Example

"The coriaceous leaves of the aloe vera plant are often used in traditional medicine."

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