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glaucous

glaucous • \GLAW-kus\  • adjective
Glaucous as a color word can describe things of two rather different shades: a light bluish-gray or bluish-white color, or a pale yellow-green. It can also mean "having a powdery or waxy coating that gives a frosted appearance and tends to rub off."

// His glaucous eyes grew wide with curiosity.

// The tree's glaucous leaves help prevent sun damage.

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Examples:
"... an enchanting Mediterranean-inspired planting scheme of soft pinks, silver greys, and glaucous foliage ... evoke[s] calm and relaxation." — Joy Baker, Bedford (England) Today, 20 Feb. 2026

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