‖n.; pl. Scrobiculae [ NL. See Scrobiculate. ] (Zool.) One of the smooth areas surrounding the tubercles of a sea urchin. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. (Zool.) Pertaining to, or surrounding, scrobiculae; as, scrobicular tubercles. [ 1913 Webster ]
{ } a. [ L. scrobiculus, dim. of scrobis a ditch or trench. ] (Bot.) Having numerous small, shallow depressions or hollows; pitted. [ 1913 Webster ]