SHAGREENED

Etymology

Adjective

shagreened (not comparable)

Covered in shagreen.

Having a rough surface similar to that of shagreen.

Anagrams

• greenheads

Source: Wiktionary


Sha*green", Sha*greened" a.

1. Made or covered with the leather called shagreen. "A shagreen case of lancets." T. Hook.

2. (Zoöl.)

Definition: Covered with rough scales or points like those on shagreen.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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