furfuraceous

[ fur-fyuh-rey-shuhs, -fuh- ]
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adjective
  1. of or containing bran

  2. resembling bran; branlike.

  1. scaly; scurfy.

Origin of furfuraceous

1
From the Late Latin word furfurāceus, dating back to 1640–50. See furfur, -aceous

Other words from furfuraceous

  • fur·fu·ra·ceous·ly, adverb

Words Nearby furfuraceous

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British Dictionary definitions for furfuraceous

furfuraceous

/ (ˌfɜːfjʊˈreɪʃəs, -fəˈreɪ-) /


adjective
  1. relating to or resembling bran

  2. med resembling dandruff; scaly

Derived forms of furfuraceous

  • furfuraceously, adverb

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