lacteous

[ lak-tee-uhs ]

adjective

, Archaic.

1. milky; of the color of milk.

Other Words From

• non·lacte·ous adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of lacteous¹

1640–50; < Latin lacteus; lact-, -eous

Example Sentences

Lacteous -eus: white, with a slight bluish tinge, like skim-milk.

From Project Gutenberg

This tempting food consists of a lacteous secretion and the macerated materials of the crop.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• frosted
• opaque
• pearly