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arenaceous
(ar¦en|aceous)
Pronunciation:
/ˌarɪˈneɪʃəs/
adjective
Geology
consisting of sand or sand-like particles.
Biology
(of animals or plants) living or growing in sand.
Origin:
mid 17th century
: from Latin
arenaceus
, from
arena
,
harena
'sand'
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