cinerea

/sɪˈnɪərɪə/

Definitions

1. adjective

ashen, greyish; having a greyish or ash colour, especially in the colour of dust or ash

“The cinerea hills lay barren and desolate after the volcanic eruption.”

2. noun

A cinerea, a type of ash tree (Populus cinerea), or a cinerea moth (Eudryas grata).

“The cinerea moth infested the nearby crops, causing significant damage.”

Synonyms

  • ashen
  • ashy
  • greyish

Antonyms

  • coloured
  • hued