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limy

adjective \ ˈlī-mē \
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Definition of limy

limier; limiest
1 : smeared with or consisting of lime : viscous
2 : containing lime or limestone
3 : resembling or having the qualities of lime

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First Known Use of limy

circa 1552

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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