phaeic

/ (ˈfiːɪk) /


adjective
  1. (of animals) having dusky coloration; less dark than melanic

Origin of phaeic

1
C19: from Greek phaiós dusky

Derived forms of phaeic

  • phaeism, noun

Words Nearby phaeic

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