Definition
Definition of testaceous - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
colorsDated of a dull orange or brownish colorDated
- The walls were painted a testaceous hue.
2.
shellDated having a shell, especially not jointedDated
- The testaceous mollusk was found on the beach.
3.
ceramicsDated related to earthenware or baked clayDated
- The testaceous pottery was displayed in the museum.
Origin of testaceous
Latin, testaceus (covered with shell) + -ous (suffix)
Examples of testaceous in a sentence
Her dress was a testaceous shade, blending with the autumn leaves. Testaceous creatures thrive in marine environments. The testaceous exterior protected the organism. The testaceous tiles were a hallmark of ancient architecture. She admired the testaceous finish on the handcrafted vase.
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- French:brunâtre, testacé, ...
- German:orangebraun, schalentragend, ...
- Italian:testaceo, ...
- Spanish:testáceo, con concha, ...
- Portuguese:tijolo, testáceo, ...
- Chinese:暗橙色的, 有壳的, ...
- Japanese:鈍いオレンジ色の, 殻を持つ, ...
- Arabic:قرميدي, صَدَفِيّ, ...
- Hebrew:כָּתוּם עָמוּם, בַּעַל קֶלֶף, ...
- Russian:охристый, раковинный, ...
- Ukrainian:тестацейний, черепашковий, ...
- Hindi:मटमैला, खोल वाला, ...
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