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单词 puniceous
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Definition of puniceous in English:

puniceous

adjective pjuːˈnɪʃəs
rare, historical
  • Of a bright red, reddish-purple, or reddish-yellow colour or shade.

Origin

Late Middle English; earliest use found in John Trevisa (c1342–?1402), translator. From classical Latin pūniceus bright red, scarlet, crimson (from Pūnicus + -eus, partly after purpureus purple, and partly after ancient Greek ϕοινίκεος: see phoeniceous) + -ous. Compare Spanish †puniceo, Italian puniceo.

Definition of puniceous in US English:

puniceous

adjectivepjuːˈnɪʃəs
rare, historical
  • Of a bright red, reddish-purple, or reddish-yellow colour or shade.

Origin

Late Middle English; earliest use found in John Trevisa (c1342–?1402), translator. From classical Latin pūniceus bright red, scarlet, crimson (from Pūnicus + -eus, partly after purpureus purple, and partly after ancient Greek ϕοινίκεος: see phoeniceous) + -ous. Compare Spanish † puniceo, Italian puniceo.

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