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arenaceous

Syllabification: (ar·e·na·ceous)
Pronunciation: /ˌarəˈnāSHəs/

Definition of arenaceous

adjective

Geology
  • consisting of sand or sandlike 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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