fucaceous

/ˌfjuːkəˈsɪs, -ˈsɑːs/

Definitions

1. adjective

resembling or containing fucus, especially in reference to the color; resembling or having the properties of fucus

“The fucaceous seaweed swayed gently in the ocean current.”

2. adjective

of or pertaining to Fucus, a genus of brown algae, or to its properties

“The fucaceous algae thrive in the shallow waters of the coastal area.”

Synonyms

  • brownish
  • fucoid

Antonyms

  • colorless
  • greenish