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cinereous Definition

ci·nere·ous (sə nir′ē əs)

adjective

  1. of or like ashes
  2. of the color of ashes; ash-gray

Etymology: L cinerosus < cinis: see cinerin

cinereous Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • harrier: They shared the stage with the first pair of Upland Geese of the trip and Cinereous Harriers.