testaceous

adjective
UK: /tɛˈsteɪʃəs/
US: /tɛˈsteɪʃəs/

  1. Relating to or resembling shells or shellfish, especially in color or texture.

    1. The beach was covered in testaceous fragments of various shells.
    2. The artist chose a testaceous hue to evoke the feeling of a seaside landscape, reminiscent of weathered shells.

  2. Having a reddish-brown or brownish-yellow color, similar to that of some shells.

    1. The bird had testaceous markings on its wings, making it blend in with the bark.
    2. She selected a testaceous paint for the walls, aiming for a warm and earthy ambiance.

Synonyms

shell-like shelly

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "testaceous" in English means: Relating to or resembling shells or shellfish, especially in color or texture., Having a reddish-brown or brownish-yellow color, similar to that of some shells..

The phonetic transcription of "testaceous" is /tɛˈsteɪʃəs/ in British English and /tɛˈsteɪʃəs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "testaceous": shell-like, shelly.

Example usage of "testaceous": "The beach was covered in testaceous fragments of various shells.". More examples on the page.