Meaning of arenaceous in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  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 »

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