furfuraceous

[ fur-fyuh-rey-shuhs, -fuh- ]

adjective

1. of or containing bran
2. resembling bran; branlike.
3. scaly; scurfy.

furfuraceous

/ ˌfɜːfjʊˈreɪʃəs; -fəˈreɪ- /

adjective

1. relating to or resembling bran
2. med resembling dandruff; scaly

Derived Forms

• ˌfurfuˈraceously, adverb

Other Words From

• furfu·raceous·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of furfuraceous¹

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

Example Sentences

The stem is stuffed, tapering downward, whitish, furfuraceous near the cap.

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