phaeic

/ (ˈfiːɪk) /

adjective

(of animals) having dusky coloration; less dark than melanic

Derived forms of phaeic

phaeism, noun

Word Origin for phaeic

C19: from Greek phaiós dusky

Words nearby phaeic

phaeacia, phaeacian, phaedo, phaedra, phaedrus, phaeic, phaeo-, phaeohyphomycosis, phaestus, phaethon, phaeton