pecky

4 ENTRIES FOUND:

pecky

adj \ˈpe-kē\

Definition of PECKY

1
: marked by lenticular or finger-shaped pockets of decay caused by fungi <pecky cypress>
2
: containing discolored or shriveled grains <pecky rice>

Origin of PECKY

3peck
First Known Use: 1848

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