pecky

[ pek-ee ]

adjective

, peck·i·er, peck·i·est.

1. spotted with fungi.

Word History and Origins

Origin of pecky¹

An Americanism dating back to 1840–50; peck ¹ + -y ¹

Example Sentences

If he is doubtful about the mess, then a mere pecky sampling of it will do no good.

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The latter fungus is the same or is closely related to that which tunnels the trunk of incense cedar and produces pecky cypress.

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Sometimes as in "pecky" or "peggy" cypress, 235 the decayed tracts are tubular.

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And her sister was worse: she was perfectly pecky, and shut up with a click.

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