-eus

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1. a suffix occurring in Latin scientific names and in the corresponding loanwords in English.

   nucleus.

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Example Sentences

Eous or -eus: as a suffix, indicates the possession of the quality of the stem word: e.g. membraneous, like a membrane in texture.

From Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology by Smith, John. B.

Lacteous -eus: white, with a slight bluish tinge, like skim-milk.

From Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology by Smith, John. B.

The suffixes -eus and -inus are appended to names of substances or materials; as,— aureus, of gold; ferreus, of iron; fāginus, of beech.

From New Latin Grammar by Bennett, Charles E. (Charles Edwin)

Ferreous -eus: the metallic gray of polished iron.

From Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology by Smith, John. B.