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glauco-

  1. a combining form meaning “gray, opaque,” used in the formation of compound words:

    glaucophane.



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Word History and Origins

Origin of glauco-1

< Greek glauko-, glauk-, comb. forms of glaukós

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Example Sentences

Tell me that, Glauco, for I see in your houses dogs of chace, and a great many excellent birds.

Buddleia Neemda and wild plantain continue, the latter is probably a distinct species; leaves subtis glauco niveis.

"Flavo et glauco" should have been "flavo aut glauco," as written.

Glauco, the amorous fisherman, in order to obtain his Scilla, braves the sea and seeks renown and riches.

Depictae colore albo cum crucibus per totum, dimisso tunc glauco colore quo depingi solebant.

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