Definition of ARENACEOUS

arenaceous

Meanings

Adjective

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

Adj

  • Sandy.
  • Growing in sandy soil.
  • Arenitic.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin arenaceus, from arena (“sand”).

Synonyms

sandlike, sandy

Antonyms

argillaceous

Scrabble Score: 12

arenaceous is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
arenaceous is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
arenaceous is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

arenaceous is a valid Words With Friends word