plumbeous

adjective

plum·​be·​ous

ˈpləmbēəs

1

: consisting of or resembling lead : leaden

2

a

: having a dull gray color like that of lead

b

: of the color lead

3

of a ceramic object : finished or treated with a lead glaze

Word History

Etymology

Latin plumbeus, from plumbum lead + -eus -eous

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