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plumbeous

adjective
plum·be·ous | \ ˈpləmbēəs \

Definition of plumbeous 

1 : consisting of or resembling lead : leaden

2a : 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

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History and Etymology for plumbeous

Latin plumbeus, from plumbum lead + -eus -eous

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