arenaceous en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- /ɛɹəˈneɪʃəs/ (General-American)
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- /aɹəˈneɪʃəs/ (Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin arēnāceus, from arēna (“sand”).
Meanings
- (especially, of soil) Sandy; characterised by sand.
- (of a plant) Growing in sandy soil.
- Arenitic (relating to arenite)
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more arenaceous | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most arenaceous | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |
Relateds
Translations (3)
ca arenaci (sandy) · fi hiekka- (growing in sandy soil) · fi hiekkainen (sandy)