canus — meaning in English

English meaning

• gray adj Having a color between black and white, like the color of clouds or ash.
• hoary adj White, whitish, or greyish-white.

Senses

canus is used for these senses in English:

• gray Of a colour between black and white, having neutral hue and intermediate brightness.
• grey-haired Having grey hair.
• hoary White or grey with age.

gray — full definition

1. adj Having a color between black and white, like the color of clouds or ash.
2. adj Dull, dreary, or gloomy.
3. verb To become gray, especially of hair.

hoary — full definition

1. adj White, whitish, or greyish-white.
2. adj White or grey with age.
3. adj Of a pale silvery grey.
4. adj Covered with short, dense, greyish white hairs.

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