Nature terminology · Earth & landscapes

aren- — Sand

aren- means sand. Latin source words and nature terminology examples: arenaceous.

Meaning and source words

Meaning: Sand

• Latin: arena

Examples and word parts

arenaceous

Sandy or containing sand-sized particles.

Word parts: arena (sand) + -aceous (characterized by)

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