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frumentaceous

(fro̵̅o̅′men tā′s̸həs, -mən-)

adjective

of, having the nature of, or like wheat or other grain

Origin: LL frumentaceus < L frumentum, grain < base of frui: see fruit

See frumentaceous in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Resembling or consisting of grain, especially wheat.

Origin:

Origin: From Late Latin frūmentāceus

Origin: , from Latin frūmentum, grain

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