arenaceous meaning

UK US

arenaceous (adjective): resembling or containing or abounding in sand; or growing in sandy areas.

Definition of arenaceous

  1. resembling or containing or abounding in sand; or growing in sandy areas
    • arenaceous limestone
    • arenaceous grasses

    Synonyms: sandy, sandlike

    Opposite: argillaceous

Scrabble score: 12 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with AR · words ending in US · 10-letter words

More about arenaceous on Wikipedia.