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sprayey

adjective (1)
spray·​ey | \-āē\

Definition of sprayey 

(Entry 1 of 2)

: resembling water spray : carrying or throwing spray a sprayey wind from the sea

sprayey

adjective (2)
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Definition of sprayey (Entry 2 of 2)

: consisting of, resembling, or branching out like the sprays of a tree or plant : twiggy

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History and Etymology for sprayey

Adjective (1)

spray entry 3 + -y

Adjective (2)

spray entry 2 + -y

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