Tufaceous
/tjuːˈfeɪʃəs/noun
Relating to or resembling tufa, a porous limestone or volcanic rock.
Did you know?Tufaceous comes from Latin tufa, a porous rock name that was later used in geology and botany to describe ash-like or limestone-rich formations, giving the word a quietly volcanic, earth-charged feel.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Rome
Latin
tufa
“A porous volcanic rock or tuff-like stone”
Late Latin
Latin
tufaceus
“Made of or resembling tufa”
Middle French
French
tuf
“Tuff, porous stone”
16th-17th Century
English
tufaceous
“Resembling tufa; porous or tuff-like”
Modern English
English
tufaceous
“Relating to or resembling tufa”