Furfuraceously

/ˌfɜrfjʊˈreɪʃəsli/ adverb

Definition

In a furfuraceous manner; with a scaly, flaky, or bran-like texture or appearance.

Etymology

Adverbial form of furfuraceous, created by adding the '-ly' suffix to the adjective, following standard English adverb formation rules.

Kelly Says

This word is so specialized and rarely used that most dictionaries don't even include the adverbial form—it's the kind of word only a dermatologist or botanist would ever need to write!

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