adj.
Pronunciation: ' glo ̇ -k ə s
Function: adjective
Etymology: Latin glaucus, from Greek glaukos gleaming, gray
Date: 1671
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
– glau · cous · ness noun