I. ˈglȯkəs adjective
Etymology: Latin glaucus gleaming, gray, from Greek glaukos; perhaps akin to Old English clǣne pure, clear — more at clean
1.
a. : of a pale yellow green color
b. : of a light bluish gray or bluish white color
2. : having a powdery or waxy coating that gives a frosted appearance and tends to rub off
glaucous plums
glaucous stems
glaucous cabbage leaves
glaucous grapes
• glau·cous·ness noun -es
II. noun
( -es )
: a pale yellow green that is yellower and stronger than smoke gray, greener and deeper than oyster gray, and yellower than average Nile