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griseous

[ gris-ee-uhs, griz- ]

adjective

  1. gray; pearl-gray.


griseous

/ ˈɡrɪsɪəs; ˈɡrɪz- /

adjective

  1. streaked or mixed with grey; somewhat grey


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Word History and Origins

Origin of griseous1

1810–20; < Medieval Latin grīseus, based on Germanic *grīs or *grīsi gray, perhaps with suffix of Latin rūbeus; compare Old Saxon grîs gray Old French, French gris gray; -eous

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Word History and Origins

Origin of griseous1

C19: from Medieval Latin griseus, of Germanic origin

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