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arenaceous

ar·e·na·ceous [ àrrə náyshəss ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. sandy: describes rocks or deposits that are composed of sand grains or have a sandy texture

2. suited to sandy soil: describes plants that grow best in sandy soil

[Mid-17th century. < Latin arenaceus "of sand" < arena "sand"]
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