Turfy

//ˈtɝfi// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1
Of, pertaining to, or constructed of turf.
"Thy turfy mountains, where live nibbling sheep,"
2
Relating to or involved with horses or horse-racing. obsolete
"Good and fearless horse-women themselves, their whole delight seemed to be in the discussion of matters pertaining to the stable; and when meeting any young lady friend from a distance, the first questions were not enquiries after parents, sisters, brothers, or friends: no, nor even the lady-beloved talk of weddings and dress; but the discourse almost invariably took a “turfy” turn, that was, to say the least, unfeminine in the extreme."

Synonyms

grassy horsy verdant

Example

"Thy turfy mountains, where live nibbling sheep,"

Etymology

From turf + -y.

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