Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Thomas Browne (1605–1682), physician and author. From classical Latin nōdōsusnodose; compare -ous. Compare Middle French, French nodeux.
Definition of nodous in US English:
nodous
adjectiveˈnəʊdəs
Nodose.
Origin
Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Thomas Browne (1605–1682), physician and author. From classical Latin nōdōsus nodose; compare -ous. Compare Middle French, French nodeux.