sericeous

(sə ris̸həs)

adjective

  1. of or like silk; silky
  2. Bot. covered with fine, silky hairs

Origin: LL sericeus < L sericum, silken garment < sericus: see serge

See sericeous in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  1. Silky.
  2. Botany Covered with soft silky hairs.

Origin:

Origin: Latin sēriceus, silken

Origin: , alteration of sēricus; see serge1

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