What is another word for Alutaceous?

Pronunciation: [ɐluːtˈe͡ɪʃəs] (IPA)

Alutaceous is a word used to describe a dull or glaucous shade of brown or grey, typically understood to refer to the color of leather. Synonyms for alutaceous include ashen, drab, dulled, gray, greige, mousy, and pale. Other words that could be used as synonyms depending on context might include dun, fawn, taupe, and stone. These terms all convey a sense of muted neutrality, softness, and subtlety, often evoking a sense of understated elegance or naturalness. Alutaceous also suggests an element of texture or sheen, so synonyms should also convey a sense of dullness or matte finish.

Synonyms for Alutaceous:

What are the hypernyms for Alutaceous?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Alutaceous

The columella a thin Alutaceous, granulose-roughened layer, extending along the base of the plasmodiocarp.
"The Myxomycetes of the Miami Valley, Ohio"
A. P. Morgan
The columella reduced to a thin Alutaceous layer of granules of lime, forming the base of the plasmodiocarp.
"The Myxomycetes of the Miami Valley, Ohio"
A. P. Morgan
Sporangium very large, obovoid-oblong, stipitate or subsessile; the wall a greatly thickened membrane, polished and shining within and without, from Alutaceous or pale umber to dark-brown in color, destitute of lime.
"The Myxomycetes of the Miami Valley, Ohio"
A. P. Morgan

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