griseous

[ gris-ee-uhs, griz- ]

adjective
  1. gray; pearl-gray.

Origin of griseous

1
1810–20; <Medieval Latin grīseus, based on Germanic *grīs or *grīsi gray, perhaps with suffix of Latin rūbeus; compare Old Saxon grîs gray Old French, French gris gray; see -eous

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British Dictionary definitions for griseous

griseous

/ (ˈɡrɪsɪəs, ˈɡrɪz-) /


adjective
  1. streaked or mixed with grey; somewhat grey

Origin of griseous

1
C19: from Medieval Latin griseus, of Germanic origin

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