GLAUCOUS


Meaning of GLAUCOUS in English

[ 'glɔ:kəs ]

■ adjective technical or literary

1》 of a dull greyish-green or blue colour.

2》 covered with a powdery bloom like that on grapes.

Origin

C17: via L. from Gk glaukos + -ous .

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