tramosericeousadj.
/traməʊsɪˈrɪʃiːəs/ Entomology.
Having a satiny lustre, as the elytra of certain beetles.
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tramosericeous1826
1826 W. Kirby & W. Spence Introd. Entomol. IV. xlvi. 284 Tramosericeous (Tramosericeus). The splendour of satin. Ex[ample] Chlamys Bacca, monstrosa, &c.
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