Meaning
wrinkled, rough
- Having wrinkles or creases, especially of skin or fruit peel.
- Uneven or rough to the touch.
In a sentence
Le sue mani rugose mostravano gli anni passati nei campi.
His wrinkled hands showed the years spent in the fields.
Questo frutto ha una buccia spessa e rugosa.
This fruit has a thick and rough peel.
Non mi piace la superficie rugosa di questo tessuto.
I don't like the rough surface of this fabric.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| rugoso | masculine · singular |
| rugosa | feminine · singular |
| rugosi | masculine · plural |
| rugose | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Derived from 'ruga' (wrinkle).
- Commonly describes tree bark, dried fruit skins, or aged skin.