Associations to the word «Testaceous»

Wiktionary

TESTACEOUS, adjective. (obsolete) Pertaining to earthenware or baked clay.
TESTACEOUS, adjective. Of a reddish-yellow or brownish colour, like brick.
TESTACEOUS, adjective. Having a shell, especially one which is not articulated.

Dictionary definition

TESTACEOUS, adjective. Relating to or possessing a testa or hard shell; "testaceous fish".

Wise words

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Nathaniel Hawthorne