Meaning of arenaceous in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˌɑrəˈneɪʃəs/

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1. Qualitative Adjective

   arenaceous

   Etymology

   mid 17th century: from Latin arenaceus, from arena, harena‘sand’

   Definitions

   1. resembling or containing sand

   Examples

   • « or growing in sandy areas »
   • « arenaceous limestone »
   • « arenaceous grasses »

   Antonyms

   • argillaceous
   • clayey