Advertisement
Advertisement
View synonyms for irriguous
irriguous
[ ih-rig-yoo-uhs ]
adjective
, Archaic.
- well-watered, as land.
irriguous
/ ɪˈrɪɡjʊəs /
adjective
- archaic.well-watered; watery
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Origin of irriguous1
First recorded in 1645–55; from Latin irriguus, “having a constant supply of water, well-watered,” equivalent to irrig(āre) “to wet, water, drench” + -uus adjective suffix; irrigate
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Origin of irriguous1
C17: from Latin irriguus supplied with water, from riguus watered; see irrigate
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse