Main Entry:

glau·cous

Pronunciation:

\ˈglȯ-kəs\

Function:

adjective

Etymology:

Latin glaucus, from Greek glaukos gleaming, gray

Date:

1671

1 a: of a pale yellow-green color b: of a light bluish-gray or bluish-white color2: having a powdery or waxy coating that gives a frosted appearance and tends to rub off

— glau·cous·ness noun