Aurated
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Having or resembling ears.
"It must, however, be remarked, that these tufts, or ears, are never erected but when the bird is in a quiescent state. […] When it was asleep or undisturbed, the aurated feathers were very distinguishable, standing above the rest about half an inch […]"
- 2 Resembling or containing gold; gold-coloured; gilded. not-comparable
- 3 Combined with auric acid or some other compound of gold not-comparable
Example
More examples"It must, however, be remarked, that these tufts, or ears, are never erected but when the bird is in a quiescent state. […] When it was asleep or undisturbed, the aurated feathers were very distinguishable, standing above the rest about half an inch […]"
Etymology
Coined based on Latin auris (“ear”).
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