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furfuraceous

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Furfuraceous (adj) means Made from bran.

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Made from bran.

Covered with, or looking like, small flakes similar to bran or dandruff.

"When she looked at photographs of raging urticaria or furfuraceous rashes, she teetered between repulsion and captivation." — Dashka Slater, The Wishing Box (2000)

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Borrowed from Latin furfur (“bran”) plus -aceous.

Rhymes for furfuraceous

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What is the meaning of furfuraceous?

"furfuraceous" (adj) means made from bran.

What are the different meanings of furfuraceous?

"furfuraceous" has 2 main meanings: 1. Made from bran; 2. Covered with, or looking like, small flakes similar to bran or dandruff.