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Word of the Day – Porraceous

By October 18, 2019Word of the Day

Porraceous (adj)

por-ay-shus

Resembling a leek, especially leek-green in colour.

Early 17th century; earliest use found in Richard Surflet (fl. 1600–1616), translator. From classical Latin porrāceus resembling a leek, leek-green (from porrum leek + -āceus see -aceous) + -ous.

Example sentences

“The porraceous room was adorned with many plants, making it feel like a garden.”

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