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Definitions for caliginous
kəˈlɪdʒ ə nəscalig·i·nous
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Princeton's WordNet
caliginousadjective
dark and misty and gloomy
Wiktionary
caliginousadjective
Which is influenced by darkness or obscurity.
The caliginous waters appeared menacing.
Etymology: From caligineux, from caliginosus.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Caliginousadjective
Obscure; dim; full of darkness.
Etymology: caliginosus, Lat.
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caliginous
Caliginous refers to something that is dark, misty, gloomy, or obscure. It is often used to describe a physical setting that has poor visibility due to conditions such as fog or dim lighting, or a metaphorical situation that is unclear or difficult to understand due to its complexity or ambiguity.
Webster Dictionary
Caliginousadjective
affected with darkness or dimness; dark; obscure
Etymology: [L. caliginosus; cf. F. caligineux.]
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Caliginous
kal-ij′en-us, adj. dim, obscure, dark.—n. Caliginos′ity. [L. caliginos-us.]
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of caliginous in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of caliginous in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
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