English dictionary

calcareous

/k/&/l'k/(@)/r/i//@/s/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

composed of or containing or resembling calcium carbonate or calcite or chalk

adj.pert

Synonyms chalky

Source: WordNet 3.0
Partaking of the nature of calcite or calcium carbonate; consisting of, or containing, calcium carbonate or carbonate of lime.

adjective

Source: webster1913