1. Resembling or composed of small, grape-like clusters or berries; having the form of a bunch of grapes.
Usage: botanical and anatomical term; also spelled 'acinose'
2. Of or relating to an acinus or acini (small sac-like structures in glands).
Usage: medical and anatomical term

Examples

• The acinous structure of the berry cluster made it easy to separate the individual fruits.
• Under the microscope, the acinous glands appeared as tiny, rounded sacs.
• The plant's acinous inflorescence resembled a miniature bunch of grapes.
• Acinous tissue in the pancreas produces digestive enzymes.
• The botanist noted the acinous arrangement of the flower buds.