† laˈcinious, a. Obs.
[ad. L. laciniōsus (sense 2), f. lacinia: see lacinia and -ous.]
1. Bot. Having many laciniæ.
| 1657 Tomlinson Renou's Disp. 317 The first [Mugwort] is latifolious, lacinious and marginally dissected. |
2. fig. Full of folds or windings; hence, overloaded, prolix, redundant.
| 1652 Urquhart Jewel 113 The sweet Labyrinth and mellifluent aufractuosities of a Lacinious delectation. 1653 Gataker Vind. of Annot. 132 Mr. Swan returns a long lacinious answer, winding and turning to and fro. |