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View synonyms for lacteous

lacteous

[ lak-tee-uhs ]

adjective

, Archaic.
  1. milky; of the color of milk.
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Other Words From

  • non·lacte·ous adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of lacteous1

1640–50; < Latin lacteus; lact-, -eous
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Example Sentences

Lacteous -eus: white, with a slight bluish tinge, like skim-milk.

This tempting food consists of a lacteous secretion and the macerated materials of the crop.

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