Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for CRE-TA'CEOUS
CRE-TA'CEOUS, a. [L. cretaceus, from creta, chalk. Sp. It. id.; Fr. craie; D. kryt; G. kreide; Sw. krita.]
Chalky; having the qualities of chalk; like chalk; abounding with chalk.
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