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testaceous definition

tes·ta·ceous (tes tā′s̸həs)

adjective

  1. of, like, or from shells
  2. having a hard shell
  3. Biol. of the color of unglazed earthenware; light reddish-brown

Etymology: L testaceus, consisting of brick, tile, or shell < testa: see test

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