vinaceous
[vahy-ney-shuh s]
Origin of vinaceous
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The gills are vinaceous rufus to deep flesh color, strongly sinuate, and irregularly notched along the edge.
Studies of American Fungi. Mushrooms, Edible, Poisonous, etc.George Francis Atkinson
The pileus is convex to nearly expanded, pale red, rose pink to vinaceous pink in color, and sometimes slightly tomentose.
Studies of American Fungi. Mushrooms, Edible, Poisonous, etc.George Francis Atkinson
The pileus is convex to expanded, vinaceous cinnamon, to pinkish vinaceous or hazel in color.
Studies of American Fungi. Mushrooms, Edible, Poisonous, etc.George Francis Atkinson
The underlying spots are in pale shades of "vinaceous drab."
Life Histories of North American Shore Birds, Part 1 (of 2)Arthur Cleveland Bent
"Snuff brown," "vinaceous drab," or "brownish drab" under spots or blotches often occur.
Life Histories of North American Shore Birds, Part 1 (of 2)Arthur Cleveland Bent
vinaceous
- of, relating to, or containing wine
- having a colour suggestive of red wine
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Word Origin
C17: from Late Latin vīnāceus, from Latin vīnum wine
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