See Also: testaceous(medicine)
testaceous(dictionary)

testaceous (iou)



testaceous adjective. M17.
[Latin testaceus, formed as TEST noun3: see -ACEOUS.]
Having a shell, esp. a hard, calcareous, unarticulated shell. M17.
Of the nature of shells; consisting of a shell or shelly material. M17.
b. Pharmacology. Of a medicinal powder: prepared from the shells of animals. E18-M19.
Of a dull brownish-red colour like that of unglazed pottery, as a tile, a flower-pot, etc. L17.