a. [ L. rimosus, fr. rima a chink: cf. F. rimeux. ] 1. Full of rimes, fissures, or chinks. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. (Nat. Hist.) Having long and nearly parallel clefts or chinks, like those in the bark of trees. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. In a rimose manner. [ 1913 Webster ]