Definition of TESTACEOUS

testaceous

Meanings

Adjective

  • relating to or possessing a testa or hard shell
    • "testaceous fish"

Adj

  • Pertaining to earthenware or baked clay.
  • Having a shell, especially one which is not articulated.
  • Of a dull orange or brownish colour, like brick.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin testāceus.

Scrabble Score: 12

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

Words With Friends Score: 14

testaceous is a valid Words With Friends word