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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 |