paleous

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English

Etymology

From Latin palea (chaff) +‎ -ous.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈpeɪliəs/, /ˈpæliəs/

Adjective

paleous (comparative more paleous, superlative most paleous)

  1. (rare, archaic) chaffy; like chaff
    Synonym: paleaceous

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