ar·e·na·ceous ( r  -n  shs)adj. 1. Resembling, derived from, or containing sand. 2. Growing in sandy areas. [From Latin har  nceus, arnceus : harna, arna, sand; see arena + -ceus, -aceous.] |
arenaceous [ˌærɪˈneɪʃəs]
adj
1. (Earth Sciences / Geological Science) (of sedimentary rocks and deposits) composed of sand or sandstone. Compare argillaceous and rudaceous
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Botany) (of plants) growing best in a sandy soil
[from Latin harēnāceus sandy, from harēna sand]
| arenaceous (r-nshs) 1. Resembling, derived from, or containing sand. 2. Growing in sandy areas. |
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Adj. | 1. | arenaceous - resembling or containing or abounding in sand; or growing in sandy areas; "arenaceous limestone"; "arenaceous grasses" argillaceous, clayey - resembling or containing clay; "argillaceous rocks" |
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