| 释义 |
glau·cous
I. \ˈglȯkəs\ adjective
Etymology: Latin glaucus gleaming, gray, from Greek glaukos; perhaps akin to Old English clǣne pure, clear — more at clean
1.
a. : of a pale yellow green color
b. : of a light bluish gray or bluish white color
2. : having a powdery or waxy coating that gives a frosted appearance and tends to rub off
< glaucous plums >
< glaucous stems >
< glaucous cabbage leaves >
< glaucous grapes >
• glau·cous·ness noun -es
II. noun
(-es)
: a pale yellow green that is yellower and stronger than smoke gray, greener and deeper than oyster gray, and yellower than average Nile |