glaucous

Meanings

• adjective

  Having a bluish-gray or bluish-green tint or sheen, especially in plants or animals.

  - "The glaucous gull has a distinctive silver-gray back and blue-gray wings."
  - "The blue-green color of the glaucous algae is due to the presence of chlorophyll a and xanthophylls."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɡlɔː.kəs/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

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drowsy , toezy , sneezy

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Variants

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glaucous , glaucousness , glaucousnesses

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Etymology

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From Old English glēow, meaning 'shining, gleaming'.

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Trivia

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1. Glaucus was also known as Palaimon in Greek mythology.

2. The term 'glaucous' is also used in geology to describe rocks that have a bluish-green or bluish-gray tint.

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1. Glaucous gull: A large seagull with a silver-gray back, blue-gray wings, and a pink bill. It is commonly found in the North Atlantic.

2. Glaucous algae: A type of blue-green algae that is commonly found in freshwater and marine environments. It is characterized by its blue-green color and its ability to form dense mats on the water surface.

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Culture

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In Greek mythology, Glaucus was a god of the sea and fishermen. He was often depicted with the scales of a fish, symbolizing his ability to grant fishermen success and protection.

How to Memorize "glaucous"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a gray-blue or greenish-blue color to remember the meaning of 'glaucous'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'glaucous' with gray-blue or greenish-blue objects, such as the ocean or a gray-blue elephant.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Glaucous is gray-blue, just like the sea'

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