Definition of BYSSACEOUS

byssaceous

Adj

  • Like byssus; consisting of fine interwoven fibres or threads.

Examples

  • byssaceous lichens
  • Some filamentous algae are byssaceous.

Origin / Etymology

From byssus + -aceous.

Scrabble Score: 17

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byssaceous: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 0

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