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spray·​ey | \ -āē \

Definition of sprayey

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

sprayey

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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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“Sprayey.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sprayey. Accessed 13 Aug. 2022.

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