coaly en · ADJ
Etymology
From coal + -y. Compare colly.
Meanings
- Resembling coal.
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Covered in, or containing, coal.
Nearer, I distinguished the green slime of ditches mixing with the pale drab of dried clay and shiny coaly patches.
1898, H.G. Wells, The War of the Worlds, London: William Heinemann, page 251:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| coalier | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| coaliest | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |