Definition of Arenaceous

1. Adjective. Resembling or containing or abounding in sand; or growing in sandy areas. "Arenaceous grasses"

Exact synonyms: Sandlike, Sandy
Antonyms: Argillaceous
Derivative terms: Sand, Sandiness

Definition of Arenaceous

1. a. Sandy or consisting largely of sand; of the nature of sand; easily disintegrating into sand; friable; as, arenaceous limestone.

Definition of Arenaceous

1. [adj]

Medical Definition of Arenaceous

1. Sandy; of sand-like consistency. Origin: L. Arena, sand (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Arenaceous

aredd
arede
aredes
areding
arefied
arefies
areflexia
areflexia
arefy
arefying
areg
areic
arena
arena
arenaceous (current term)
arenaceous (current term)
arenaceous rock
Arenaria
Arenaria-Melanocephala
Arenaria caroliniana
Arenaria groenlandica
Arenaria interpres
Arenaria peploides
Arenaria serpyllifolia
Arenaria stricta
arenas
arenation
Arenaviridae
Arenaviridae
arenavirus

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