irrorate Meaning, Definition & Usage

Ir"ro*rate transitive verb

Etymology

L. irroratus, p. p. of irrorare to bedew; pref. ir- in + ros, roris, dew.

Wordforms

imperfect & past participle Irrorated ; present participle & verbal noun Irrorating

Definitions

1. To sprinkle or moisten with dew; to bedew. Obs.

Ir"ro*rate adjective

Definitions

1. (Zoöl.) Covered with minute grains, appearing like fine sand.