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SERICEOUS

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does sericeous mean? 

SERICEOUS (adjective)
  The adjective SERICEOUS has 1 sense:

1. covered with fine soft hairs or downplay

  Familiarity information: SERICEOUS used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


SERICEOUS (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Covered with fine soft hairs or down

Synonyms:

downy; puberulent; pubescent; sericeous

Context example:

downy milkweed seeds

Similar:

haired; hairy; hirsute (having or covered with hair)

Domain category:

biological science; biology (the science that studies living organisms)


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