frumentaceous

adjective

fru·​men·​ta·​ceous

¦frümən‧¦tāshəs

: made of or resembling wheat or other grain

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin frumentaceus, from Latin frumentum grain (from frui to enjoy) + -aceus -aceous

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