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Sericeous Definition & Meaning

sericeous
adjective
  1. covered with fine soft hairs or down; "downy milkweed seeds"

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What does sericeous mean?
covered with fine soft hairs or down; "downy milkweed seeds"
What part of speech is sericeous?
Sericeous is an adjective.

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