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Definition of luteous in English: luteousadjective ˈl(j)uːtɪəs Biology Of an orange-yellow or greenish yellow colour. Example sentencesExamples - Just before hatching, the spots disappear, the ground colour becomes pale lemon yellow, and the shell is luteous.
- The stromatal surface color is luteous while developing but becomes dull black when fully mature, with only traces of luteous remnants found in places.
Origin Mid 17th century: from Latin luteus 'yellow' + -ous. |