Complete Definition of "calcareous"

English
Etymology
From L. calcarius, derived from L. calx meaning "lime." Similar to calcium.

Adjective
en-adj

  1. resembling or containing calcium carbonate or limestone; chalky

Translations

Italian: calcareo m, calcarea f
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