Sericeous
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Sericeous is an adjective meaning Of or relating to silk; consisting of, or resembling silk; silky.
Meaning
Of or relating to silk; consisting of, or resembling silk; silky.
More Meanings
- (botany) Covered with very soft hairs pressed close to the surface.
- (zoology) Having a silky lustre, usually due to fine, close hairs
Example Sentences
sericeous pile
sericeous color
sericeous ovary
sericeous stalk
Word Forms
- sericious
Synonyms for sericeous
Depending on context, synonyms include hirsute, downy, pubescent, hairy, puberulent.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include downy, puberulent, hairy, hirsute, pubescent, pubescence.
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