furfuraceous

fur·fu·ra·ceous

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [fur-fyuh-rey-shuh s, -fuh-]
- /ˌfɜr fyəˈreɪ ʃəs, -fə-/
- /fˌɜːfjʊrˈeɪʃəs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fur-fyuh-rey-shuh s, -fuh-]
- /ˌfɜr fyəˈreɪ ʃəs, -fə-/

Definitions of furfuraceous word

adjective furfuraceous of or containing bran. 1
adjective furfuraceous resembling bran; branlike. 1
adjective furfuraceous scaly; scurfy. 1
noun furfuraceous Covered with or characterized by branlike scales. 1
adjective furfuraceous relating to or resembling bran 0
adjective furfuraceous resembling dandruff; scaly 0

See all 10 definitions of furfuraceous

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Origin of furfuraceous

First appearance:

before 1640

One of the 44% oldest English words

From the Late Latin word furfurāceus, dating back to 1640-50. See furfur, -aceous

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Parts of speech for Furfuraceous

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Furfuraceous

furfuraceous popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

furfuraceous usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for furfuraceous

adj furfuraceous

flaky — of or like flakes.
flaking — fake2 (defs 2, 3).
lepidote — covered with scurfy scales or scaly spots.
scabby — covered with scabs; having many scabs.

adjective furfuraceous

rough — having a coarse or uneven surface, as from projections, irregularities, or breaks; not smooth: rough, red hands; a rough road.

All 5 Synonyms of furfuraceous

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