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Showery

//ˈʃaʊəɹi// adj

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Given to showers; having frequent rainfall.

    "A gentleman goes forth on a showery and miry day. He returns immaculate in the evening with the gloss still on his hat and his boots."

  2. 2
    Of or relating to a shower or showers.

    "Over their heads a crystal firmament, / Whereon a sapphire throne, inlaid with pure / Amber, and colours of the showery arch."

Adjective
  1. 1
    (of weather) wet by periods of rain wordnet

Etymology

From shower + -y.

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