ashy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj

Resembling ashes (especially in colour); (of a person’s complexion) unusually pale as a result of strong emotion, illness, etc.
Comprising, containing, or covered with ash.
Having dry or dead skin (therefore discolored).

/ˈæʃi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-ashy.wav

ashy ashier ashiest

From Middle English asshy, asky, equivalent to ash + -y.

ashen cineraceous cinereous

ashily ashiness ashy-headed goose ashy-headed laughingthrush ashy minivet ashy prinia ashy silktassel ashy tit ashy woodpecker ashy woodswallow

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