noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A style of ancient grey pottery painted with geometric patterns. uncountable
2. 2
   Software that is not outright malicious but is generally undesirable or annoying, such as adware. uncountable

Etymology

From grey + -ware.

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