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pruinose

UK
/ˈpruːɪnəʊs/
US
/ˈpruɪnoʊs/

Translations

pruinoseadjective
more pruinose
Comp.
most pruinose
Super.
UK
/ˈpruːɪnəʊs/
US
/ˈpruɪnoʊs/
pruineuxSe dit d’une surface recouverte d’une pruine, d’un aspect givré ou d’un léger dépôt poudreux; surtout en botanique et en entomologie.
The pruinose surface of the grapes gave them a frosty appearance in the morning light.
La surface pruineuse des raisins leur donnait un aspect givré à la lumière du matin.
Synonyms
frosted
powdery
dusty
mealy
velvety

Definitions

pruinoseadjective
Covered with a frost-like bloom or powdery surface.
The pruinose surface of the grapes gave them a frosty appearance in the morning light.
Having a whitish or waxy bloom or coating, especially on the surface of certain plants or insects.
The dragonfly’s pruinose abdomen looked dusted with pale blue powder.
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