What does STRIA mean?

Word: Stria 1. Parts of Speech: Noun
2. Definitions: A linear mark, slight ridge, or groove on a surface, often one of a number of similar parallel features.
3. Pronunciations: US: /ˈstrīə/, UK: /ˈstriːə/
4. Origin and Usage: The word "stria" comes from the Latin word "stria" meaning "a furrow or channel". It was first used in English in the mid-18th century. Stria is commonly used in the field of biology to describe parallel lines or grooves on the surface of an organism or cell. It is also used in the field of geology to describe parallel ridges or grooves on rock surfaces.
5. Synonyms: Stripe, line, band, ridge, groove
6. Related Words: Ridge, groove, streak, score, trace
7. Example Sentences:

• The stria on the butterflys wing was a beautiful pattern of parallel lines.
• The geologist studied the stria on the rock surface to determine its history.
• The microscope revealed the stria on the surface of the cell.