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vealy

adjective
\ ˈvē-lē How to pronounce vealy (audio) \

Definition of vealy

1 : resembling or suggesting veal or a calf
2 : immature

First Known Use of vealy

1769, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for vealy

veal entry 1 + -y entry 1

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