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ARENACEOUS
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Dictionary entry overview: What does arenaceous mean?
• ARENACEOUS (adjective)
The adjective ARENACEOUS has 1 sense:
1. resembling or containing or abounding in sand; or growing in sandy areas
Familiarity information: ARENACEOUS used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Resembling or containing or abounding in sand; or growing in sandy areas
Synonyms:
Context example:
arenaceous grasses
Antonym:
argillaceous (resembling or containing clay)
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