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ca·nes·cent
\kəˈnesənt\ adjective
Etymology: Latin canescent-, canescens, present participle of canescere, incho. of canēre to be gray, be white, from canus white, hoary — more at hare
1. : growing white, whitish, or hoary
< the canescent moon >
2. botany : having a fine grayish white pubescence : hoary, glaucous |