HyperDic: canescent

English > 2 senses of the word canescent:
ADJECTIVEallcanescentof greyish white
allcanescent, hoarycovered with fine whitish hairs or down
English > canescent: 2 senses > adjective 1
MeaningOf greyish white.
Example"the canescent moon"
Broaderachromatic, neutralHaving no hue
English > canescent: 2 senses > adjective 2
MeaningCovered with fine whitish hairs or down.
Synonymhoary
Categorybiology, biological scienceThe science that studies living organisms
Broaderhairy, haired, hirsuteHaving or covered with hair
Spanishcano, canoso

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