English Explanatory Dictionary

powdery

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of or pertaining to powder.
  2. Having a lot of powder.

Pronunciation

/ˈpaʊdəɹi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-powdery.wav

Word forms

powdery more powdery most powdery

Etymology

From powder + -y.

Synonyms

pulveral

Antonyms

nonpowdery

Related words

powderiness powderily granular

Derived words

powdery liveforever powdery mildew powdery scab unpowdery
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