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gravelly

American  
[grav-uh-lee] / ˈgræv ə li /

adjective

  1. of, like, or abounding in gravel.

  2. harsh and grating.

    a gravelly voice.
gravelly British  
/ ˈɡrævəlɪ /

adjective

  1. consisting of or abounding in gravel

  2. of or like gravel

  3. (esp of a voice) harsh and grating

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Origin of gravelly

First recorded in 1350–1400, gravelly is from the Middle English word gravelli. See gravel, -y 1

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