arenaceous
|a-re-na-ce-ous|
C2
/ˌærəˈneɪʃəs/
sandy; of sand
Etymology
Etymology Information
'arenaceous' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'arenaceus', where 'arena' meant 'sand'.
Historical Evolution
'arenaceous' changed from Latin 'arenaceus' (Late/Medieval Latin) and entered English via scientific/New Latin usage as 'arenaceous'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'sandy' (literally 'of sand'), and over time it has retained that core meaning in modern English.
Meanings by Part of Speech
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