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View synonyms for furfuraceous

furfuraceous

[ fur-fyuh-rey-shuhs, -fuh- ]

adjective

  1. of or containing bran
  2. resembling bran; branlike.
  3. scaly; scurfy.

furfuraceous

/ ˌfɜːfjʊˈreɪʃəs; -fəˈreɪ- /

adjective

  1. relating to or resembling bran
  2. med resembling dandruff; scaly

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Derived Forms

  • ˌfurfuˈraceously, adverb

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Other Words From

  • furfu·raceous·ly adverb

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Word History and Origins

Origin of furfuraceous1

From the Late Latin word furfurāceus, dating back to 1640–50. See furfur, -aceous

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Example Sentences

The stem is stuffed, tapering downward, whitish, furfuraceous near the cap.

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