cinereus — meaning in English

English meaning

• ashen adj Made from the wood of the ash-tree.
• gray adj Having a color between black and white, like the color of clouds or ash.

Senses

cinereus is used for these senses in English:

• ash-colored Of the color of ashes; pale grey.
• ashy Resembling ashes (especially in colour); (of a person’s complexion) unusually pale as a result of strong emotion, illness, etc.
• gray Of a colour between black and white, having neutral hue and intermediate brightness.

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.

Related Latin words