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Definition of Niveous
1. a. Snowy; resembling snow; partaking of the qualities of snow.
Definition of Niveous
1. Adjective. Snowy; resembling snow. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Niveous
1. resembling snow [adj]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Niveous
Literary usage of Niveous
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. An Introduction to Entomology: Or Elements of the Natural History of Insects by William Kirby, William Spence (1826)
"niveous (Niveus). The pure unblended white of snow. ... White less intense than
niveous. The colour of chalk. ..."
2. The London Encyclopaedia, Or, Universal Dictionary of Science, Art by Thomas Tegg (1829)
"... becomes red by the acid exhalation of sulphur, which otherwise presents a pure
and niveous white. Browne. ..."
3. Design's Delight by Jan Van Toorn (2003)
"... niveous of elementen von be eld, tekst, muziek, ruimte en montage. Beide begrippen
worden als he t ware gesta pe Id gebruikt. ..."
4. Allen's Synonyms and Antonyms by Frederic Sturges Allen (1920)
"... niveous (rare). Antonyms: see CLEAR. snub, a. Re/erring to the nose: snubby,
retroussé (French), ..."
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