ashy

ashy
ashy late 14c., from ASH (Cf. ash) (1) + -Y (Cf. -y) (2).

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  • Ashy — Ash y, a. 1. Pertaining to, or composed of, ashes; filled, or strewed with, ashes. [1913 Webster] 2. Ash colored; whitish gray; deadly pale. Shak. [1913 Webster] {Ashy pale}, pale as ashes. Shak. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • ashy — ashen, livid, pallid, wan, *pale Analogous words: (see those at ASHEN) …   New Dictionary of Synonyms

  • ashy — [ash′ē] adj. ashier, ashiest 1. of, like, or covered with ashes 2. of ash color; pale; pallid …   English World dictionary

  • ashy — /ash ee/, adj., ashier, ashiest. 1. ash colored; pale; wan: an ashy complexion. 2. of or resembling ashes: an ashy residue. 3. sprinkled or covered with ashes. [1350 1400; ME asshy. See ASH1, Y1] * * * …   Universalium

  • ashy — Ⅰ. ash [1] ► NOUN 1) the powder remaining after something has been burned. 2) (ashes) the remains of a human body after cremation. 3) (the Ashes) a cricket trophy awarded for winning a test match series between England and Australia. [ORIGIN:… …   English terms dictionary

  • Ashy Storm Petrel — Conservation status Endangered (IUCN 3.1 …   Wikipedia

  • Ashy Drongo — in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. Conservation status …   Wikipedia

  • Ashy-tailed Swift — Conservation status Not recognized (IUCN 3.1) Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum …   Wikipedia

  • Ashy-headed Flying Fox — Conservation status Near Threatened (IUCN 3.1)[1] …   Wikipedia

  • Ashy-headed Goose — Adult in Patagonia, South America Conservation status …   Wikipedia

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