Associations to the word «Costate»

Wiktionary

COSTATE, adjective. Having ribs, or the appearance of ribs.
COSTATE, adjective. (botany) Having one or more longitudinal ribs.

Dictionary definition

COSTATE, adjective. (of the surface) having a rough, riblike texture.
COSTATE, adjective. Having ribs.

Wise words

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke