Griseous

/ˈɡrɪziəs/ adjective

Definition

Somewhat gray in color; grayish or having a gray tint.

Etymology

From Latin griseus (gray) combined with -eous (having the quality of), creating an adjective meaning 'having a gray quality.'

Kelly Says

Latin-based color words are fascinating because 'griseous' doesn't mean pure gray—it means 'sort of gray-ish,' capturing shades that pure color words can't quite describe.

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