specious
The origin and history of specious.
Etymology
Came into English via Middle English speciose and specious, from Anglo-Norman specious and Middle French specieux, both of which go back to Latin speciōsus (“good-looking”).
The origin and history of specious.
Came into English via Middle English speciose and specious, from Anglo-Norman specious and Middle French specieux, both of which go back to Latin speciōsus (“good-looking”).
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