Coaly

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Resembling coal.
  2. 2
    Covered in, or containing, coal.

    "Nearer, I distinguished the green slime of ditches mixing with the pale drab of dried clay and shiny coaly patches."

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blackdarkebonyinkymidnightpitch black

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"Nearer, I distinguished the green slime of ditches mixing with the pale drab of dried clay and shiny coaly patches."

Etymology

From coal + -y. Compare colly.

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