glaucus Definition
- 1bright blue-green or greenish-grey in color
- 2relating to or denoting a genus of brightly colored butterflies and moths
- 3relating to or denoting a genus of marine gastropod mollusks
Using glaucus: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "glaucus" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The glaucous sea was a sight to behold.
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The wings of the glaucous butterfly were a bright blue-green.
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The glaucous leaves of the plant were a unique shade of greenish-grey.
glaucus Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for glaucus
- iridescent
- blue-green
- greenish-grey
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Summary: glaucus in Brief
'Glaucus' [glaw-kuhโs] is an adjective used to describe a bright blue-green or greenish-grey color. It is also used to refer to a genus of brightly colored butterflies and moths, as well as a genus of marine gastropod mollusks. Examples include 'The glaucous sea was a sight to behold.' and 'The wings of the glaucous butterfly were a bright blue-green.'
