testaceous adjective. [tɛ'steɪʃǝs] M17.
[Latin testaceus, formed as TEST noun³: see -ACEOUS.]
1. Having a shell, esp. a hard, calcareous, unarticulated shell. M17.

2. Of the nature of shells; consisting of a shell or shelly material. M17.
b. Pharmacology. Of a medicinal powder: prepared from the shells of animals. E18-M19.

3. Of a dull brownish-red colour like that of unglazed pottery, as a tile, a flower-pot, etc. L17.

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