arenous
|a-ren-ous|
C2
/ˈærənəs/
sandy; full of sand
Etymology
Etymology Information
'arenous' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'arenosus', where 'arena' meant 'sand' and the suffix '-osus' meant 'full of'.
Historical Evolution
'arenous' changed from Late Latin 'arenosus' and entered English via Medieval/Neo-Latin usage, eventually becoming the modern English adjective 'arenous'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'sandy' (full of sand), and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
consisting of, resembling, or covered with sand; sandy.
The arenous shore was difficult to traverse after the storm.
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Last updated: 2025/10/10 23:29