Arenaceous
[ar-ə-NEY-shəs]
Part of speech: adjective
Origin: Latin, mid-17th century
1.
(Geology) Consisting of sand or particles of a substance similar to sand.
2.
(Biology, of animals or plants) Living or growing in sand.
Examples of Arenaceous in a sentence
"Quartz sandstone is a type of arenaceous rock."
"Kalyn was shopping for arenaceous plants that would thrive in her desert home."
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