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furfuraceous

Pronunciation: /ˌfəːf(j)əˈreɪʃəs/

Definition of furfuraceous

adjective

Botany & Medicine
  • covered with or characterized by bran-like scales.

Origin:

mid 17th century: from late Latin furfuraceus (from Latin furfur 'bran') + -ous

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