fangy

adjective

ˈfaŋē,

ˈfaiŋ-,

-ŋi

-er/-est

: having fangs

specifically, of certain root crops : producing roots with fangs

sugar beets are often fangy on acid soil

Word History

Etymology

fang entry 2 + -y

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Rhymes for fangy

• kanji
• tangy