cerulescence en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌsɪɚʊˈlɛsəns/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˌsɪəɹ(j)ʊˈlɛsəns/ (General-American)
Etymology
From Latin caerulescens, from caeruleus (“cerulean”), from caelum + -uleus, equivalent to cerulean + -escence. By surface analysis, cerule + -escence.
Meanings
- (uncountable, usually) The act of becoming blue; bluing
- (uncountable, usually) Bluishness
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| cerulescences | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
erubescence · virescence · albescence · nigrescence · flavescence