\-ose\ [L. -osus: cf. F. -ose. Cf. {-ous}.]
1. A suffix denoting full of, containing, having the
   qualities of, like; as in verbose, full of words; pilose,
   hairy; globose, like a globe.
2. (Chem.) A suffix indicating that the substance to the name
   of which it is affixed is a member of the carbohydrate
   group; as in cellulose, sucrose, dextrose, etc.