Associations to the word «Canescent»

Noun

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Wiktionary

CANESCENT, adjective. Turning white or gray.
CANESCENT, adjective. (botany) Covered with short white or gray hairs; hoary.

Dictionary definition

CANESCENT, adjective. Of greyish white; "the canescent moon".
CANESCENT, adjective. Covered with fine whitish hairs or down.

Wise words

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