Definition of alutaceous
:having the quality or color of tawed leather
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alutaceous
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al·u·ta·ceous
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Origin and Etymology of alutaceous
irregular (influence of -aceous) from Late Latin alutacius, from Latin aluta soft leather, from alumen alum (used in tanning)
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