velutinous
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of velutinous
First recorded in 1820–30; from New Latin velūtīnus “velvety”; see velvet, -ine 1, -ous
Example Sentences
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They invariably come laden with words that seem meant to prove his vocabulary is bigger than yours: flocculent, crapulent, caducous, anaglypta, mephitic, velutinous.
From New York Times ● Oct. 1, 2020
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