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testaceous

UK
/tɛˈsteɪ.ʃəs/
US
/tɛˈsteɪ.ʃəs/

Translations

testaceousadjective
more testaceous
Comp.
most testaceous
Super.
UK
/tɛˈsteɪ.ʃəs/
US
/tɛˈsteɪ.ʃəs/
testacéSciences naturelles ; se dit d’un organisme, d’une coquille ou d’une enveloppe dure.
Many testaceous mollusks inhabit the shallow waters near the reef.
De nombreux mollusques testacés habitent les eaux peu profondes près du récif.
Additional translations
testacéColoris littéraire ou scientifique : rouge brique, terre cuite.
Synonyms
shell-like
carapaced
chitinous
hard-shelled

Definitions

testaceousadjective
Having a hard shell or composed of shells; shelly.
Many testaceous mollusks inhabit the shallow waters near the reef.
Of a reddish-brown, brick, or terra-cotta color.
The archaeologists noted the testaceous tint of the Roman bricks.
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