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testaceous

Syllabification: (tes·ta·ceous)
Pronunciation: /teˈstāSHəs/

Definition of testaceous

adjective

chiefly Entomology
  • of a dull brick-red color.

Origin:

mid 17th century: from Latin testaceus (from testa 'tile') + -ous

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