verb intransitive

calvesco

2nd PP calvescĕre · conj. 3rd

to become bald

v. inch. n. [calveo], to become bald (post-Aug.), Col. 6, 14, 7; Veg. 3, 4, 27; Plin. 10, 29, 41, § 78.—

to grow up thin; far apart by extension

Transf. to plants, to grow up thin or far apart, Col. 4, 33, 3.

Perseus ID: n6341 Key: calvesco