piceous

adjective

pi·​ce·​ous ˈpī-sē-əs How to pronounce piceous (audio)
: of, relating to, or resembling pitch
especially : glossy brownish black in color
an insect with a piceous abdomen

Word History

Etymology

Latin piceus, from pic-, pix pitch — more at pitch

First Known Use

1646, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of piceous was in 1646

Dictionary Entries Near piceous

Cite this Entry

“Piceous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/piceous. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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