"testaceous" meaning in English

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Adjective

IPA: /tɛˈsteɪʃəs/ Forms: more testaceous [comparative], most testaceous [superlative]
Etymology: From Latin testāceus. Etymology templates: {{der|en|la|testāceus}} Latin testāceus Head templates: {{en-adj}} testaceous (comparative more testaceous, superlative most testaceous)
  1. (obsolete) Pertaining to earthenware or baked clay. Tags: obsolete
    Sense id: en-testaceous-en-adj-D5z5jEh8 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 58 7 35
  2. Having a shell, especially one which is not articulated.
    Sense id: en-testaceous-en-adj-xk-B33H6
  3. Of a dull orange or brownish colour, like brick. Categories (topical): Colors
    Sense id: en-testaceous-en-adj-kx5pJUEL Disambiguation of Colors: 25 15 60

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