Auricomous

/ɔːˈrɪkəməs/ adjective

Definition

Having golden hair or golden-colored hair, used in poetic or descriptive contexts.

Etymology

From Latin 'aureus' (golden) plus 'comosus' (hairy), literally meaning 'golden-haired,' used in classical and medieval literature.

Kelly Says

This word appears in classical poetry to describe beautiful figures with golden hair—it's the kind of specific adjective that shows Latin could pack 'beautiful, golden-haired person' into a single elegant term!

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