English Explanatory Dictionary

bristly

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Covered with bristles.
  2. Easily antagonized; irascible; prone to bristling.

Pronunciation

/ˈbɹɪsli/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-bristly.wav

Word forms

bristly bristlier bristliest brisly

Etymology

From Middle English bristli, brustly, equivalent to bristle + -y.

Derived words

bristliness bristly bellflower bristly foxtail bristly hawksbeard bristly Matilija poppy bristly mouse painted bristly mouse
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