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testaceous

Pronunciation: /tɛˈsteɪʃəs/

Definition of testaceous

adjective

chiefly Entomology
  • of a dull brick-red colour: the ground colour is testaceous to pale rufous

Origin:

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

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Definition of testaceous in the US English dictionary