adj.
Pronunciation: k ə - ' ne-s ə nt, ka-
Function: adjective
Etymology: Latin canescent-, canescens, present participle of canescere, inchoative of can ē re to be gray, be white, from canus white, hoary ― more at HARE
Date: circa 1828
: growing white, whitish, or hoary especially : having a fine grayish-white pubescence < canescent leaves>