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Webster 1913 Edition


Turbinaceous

Turˊbi-na′ceous

,
Adj.
[See
Turbary
.]
Of or pertaining to peat, or turf; of the nature of peat, or turf; peaty; turfy.
Sir. W. Scott.

Definition 2024


turbinaceous

turbinaceous

English

Adjective

turbinaceous (comparative more turbinaceous, superlative most turbinaceous)

  1. (rare) Resembling or relating to peat or turf.
    • Sir Walter Scott
      The real turbinaceous flavour no sooner reached the nose of the Captain, than the beverage was turned down his throat with symptoms of most unequivocal applause.