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单词 plumbeous
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Definition of plumbeous in English:

plumbeous

adjective ˈplʌmbɪəsˈpləmbiəs
Ornithology
  • Of the dull grey colour of lead.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The adult Plumbeous Kite is pale ashy grey on the head and upper back.

Origin

Late 16th century: from Latin plumbeus 'leaden' (from plumbum 'lead') + -ous.

 
 

Definition of plumbeous in US English:

plumbeous

adjectiveˈpləmbiəsˈpləmbēəs
Ornithology
  • Of the dull gray color of lead.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The adult Plumbeous Kite is pale ashy grey on the head and upper back.

Origin

Late 16th century: from Latin plumbeus ‘leaden’ (from plumbum ‘lead’) + -ous.

 
 
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