sericeous

[ si-rish-uhs ]

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adjective

silky.
covered with silky down, as a leaf.

Origin of sericeous

From the Latin word sēriceus, dating back to 1770–80. See seric-, -eous

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How to use sericeous in a sentence

sericeous: silky: clothed with very dense minute hair which gives a silky lustre.
Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology | John. B. Smith
Abdomen smooth and shining; the apical margins of the intermediate segments slightly depressed, with the sides sericeous.
Journal of the Proceedings of the Linnean Society - Vol. 3 | Various

British Dictionary definitions for sericeous

sericeous

/ (sɪˈrɪʃəs) /

adjectivebotany

covered with a layer of small silky hairs: a sericeous leaf
silky

Origin of sericeous

C18: from Late Latin sēriceus silken, from Latin sēricus; see serge

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