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SERICEOUS

Dictionary entry overview: What does sericeous mean?

• SERICEOUS (adjective)
The adjective SERICEOUS has 1 sense:

1. covered with fine soft hairs or down

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

Dictionary entry details

• SERICEOUS (adjective)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

Covered with fine soft hairs or down

Synonyms:

puberulent; sericeous; downy; pubescent

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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