adj
arenaceous
Arenaceous (adj) means Made of or containing a lot of sand.
adj
1
Made of or containing a lot of sand.
2
Growing in soil that is mostly sand.
3
Relating to arenite, a type of sandstone rock.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Latin arēnāceus, from arēna (“sand”).
Synonyms
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sandlike
sandy
Antonyms
argillaceous
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What is the meaning of arenaceous?
"arenaceous" (adj) means made of or containing a lot of sand.
What is another word for arenaceous?
Other words for "arenaceous" include sandlike, sandy.
What is the opposite of arenaceous?
The opposite of "arenaceous" is argillaceous.
What are the different meanings of arenaceous?
"arenaceous" has 3 main meanings: 1. Made of or containing a lot of sand; 2. Growing in soil that is mostly sand; 3. Relating to arenite, a type of sandstone rock.
