griseous

[ gris-ee-uhs, griz- ]

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adjective

gray; pearl-gray.

griseous

/ ˈɡrɪz-; ˈɡrɪsɪəs /

adjective

streaked or mixed with grey; somewhat grey

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Word History and Origins

Origin of griseous¹

1810–20; < Medieval Latin grīseus, based on Germanic *grīs or *grīsi gray, perhaps with suffix of Latin rūbeus; compare Old Saxon grîs gray Old French, French gris gray; -eous

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Word History and Origins

Origin of griseous¹

C19: from Medieval Latin griseus, of Germanic origin

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