rugose
Having many ridges
Rugose means wrinkled or ridged, typically describing surfaces with irregular folds or creases.
The term appears mainly in scientific contexts—botanists describe rugose leaves, and biologists note rugose coral fossils.
The rugose skin of the toad.
It's a technical alternative to wrinkled, lending precision to descriptions of texture.
Formed into parallel folds
- furrowedMarked with grooves
- wrinkledHaving surface folds
- ridgedHaving raised lines
- groovedHaving linear indentations
creased · puckered · crinkled · pleated · ribbed · fluted · undulating · textured
Body's outer layer
- leatherTanned animal skin
- hideConceal or pelt
- parchmentTreated hide for manuscripts
- weatheredEroded by exposure
leathery · lined · aged · wrinkly · chapped · callused · scarred · wizened
Uneven in surface
- coarseRough in texture
- texturedHaving tactile surface quality
- bumpyUneven in surface
- unevenNot smooth or balanced
gritty · abrasive · scratchy · raspy · sandpapery · scabrous · pebbly · grainy
corrugated
Formed into parallel folds
grooved · creased · puckered · crinkled · pleated · ribbed · fluted · undulating · textured · folded
skin
Body's outer layer
weathered · leathery · lined · aged · wrinkly · chapped · callused · scarred · wizened · craggy
rough
Uneven in surface
uneven · gritty · abrasive · scratchy · raspy · sandpapery · scabrous · pebbly · grainy · nubby
leaf
Plant's photosynthetic organ
fungus · moss · sepal · bract · frond · husk · rind · cap · gill · spore
embossed
Having raised design
etched · stippled · bas-relief · chased · hammered · worked · decorated · patterned · figured · intaglio