India-inky en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- /ˈɪn.di.ə ˈɪŋki/
Etymology
From India ink + -y.
Meanings
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(figuratively) Black; very dark.
I could see the distant horizon, defined by India-inky woods, relieving a lighter sky.
1870, Bret Harte, A Lonely Ride:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most India-inky | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more India-inky | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |