Piceous
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpɪ.sɪ.əs/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Piceous is an adjective meaning (chiefly entomology) Resembling pitch in colour; a very dark brown.
Meaning
(chiefly entomology) Resembling pitch in colour; a very dark brown.
More Meanings
- (obsolete, rare) Of or pertaining to pitch (“a sticky, dark brown substance obtained from distilling turpentine or wood tar, or crude oil or tar”); having a quality like pitch.
Example Sentences
Agabus elongatus […] Legs rufous; metafemur piceous.
Piciroſtris. Oblong, black: ſilvery-ſilky: ſnout half way and legs piceous.
Front and middle legs yellow, coxae black behind, femora piceous posteriorly; […]
The colour of the upper part is a mixture of yellowish-white and piceous disposed in dots, exactly resembling mosaic work, […]
Synonyms for piceous
Depending on context, synonyms include pitchlike, pitchy.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pitchy, pitchlike, pitch-dark, pitlike, pitched, turpentiney.
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