Meanings
- not comparableOf, or relating to, oak trees (genus Quercus).
By the action of tannase on the tannin, a product ("quercous acid") is formed which can be reduced to ellagic acid.
1927, Bureau of Abstracts, British Abstracts: Series B, Part 22 more examples
With a vast territory, China boasts fertile land and a wild climate favourable for mulberry growing and silkworm breeding. Its plentiful quercous woods can also be utilized for tussah breeding.
1994, Business Press, Textile Asia, Volume 25, Issues 1-6In addition, quercous (oak-type) woods, suitable for tussah breeding, abound in many regions of the country and this type of silk is produced in at least 11 provinces.
1994, Ian Graham, Peter Kilduff, Textiles and clothing in China: current developments and future prospects
Origin
- Latinquercus
- Englishquercous
From Latin quercus, suffixed with -ous.
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