a. [ad. L. acinōsus full of grapes, grapelike, f. ACINUS.] Consisting of acini; composed of, or resembling, a cluster of small berries.

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1873.  Weale, Dict., 5. Acinose, a term applied to iron ore found in masses, and of several colors.

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1874.  Roosa, Dis. of Ear, 210. The mucous membrane is made smooth by numerous acinose glands.

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