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barky

adjective
\ ˈbär-kē How to pronounce barky (audio) \
barkier; barkiest

Definition of barky

: covered with or resembling bark

First Known Use of barky

1600, in the meaning defined above

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bark spud

barkstone

bark tree

barky

bar-le-duc

barless

Barletta

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