subshining

English

Etymology

From sub- +‎ shining.

Adjective

subshining (not comparable)

  1. (biology) Almost or imperfectly shining.
    • 1896, Proceedings of the United States National Museum, page 431:
      Scutellum subshining, naked except the four marginal bristles.
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