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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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Origin and Etymology of plumbeous
Latin plumbeus, from plumbum lead + -eus -eous
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