Furzy

//ˈfɜːzi// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Covered in furze.
  2. 2
    Resembling or characteristic of furze.

    "Finally, a man approaches her — an uncommonly fat, clownish-looking man, with a bulbous nose, furzy white hair, and fearsome great eyebrows like crushed mice."

Example

More examples

"Finally, a man approaches her — an uncommonly fat, clownish-looking man, with a bulbous nose, furzy white hair, and fearsome great eyebrows like crushed mice."

Etymology

From furze + -y.

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