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pecky

American  
[pek-ee] / ˈpɛk i /

adjective

peckier, peckiest
  1. spotted with fungi.


Etymology

Origin of pecky

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

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Two bedrooms, two baths, dining and living rooms, fireplace, French doors, pecky cypress doors, ceiling, floors and trim; archways, custom staircase, murals and intricate mosaics; 1,346 square feet.

From Washington Times Oct. 14, 2021

It looked very much like what I’d seen of the rest of the courthouse, circa 1950 or so, with pecky linoleum tiles and paneling that was yellowed and sticky-looking with honey-colored varnish.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt

When Bessie brought up Gus Sinclair's card Alicia dropped a pecky little kiss on my cheek, and pushed me toward the door.

From Lucy Maud Montgomery Short Stories, 1907 to 1908 by L. M. (Lucy Maud) Montgomery

This home has a large and beautiful living room paneled and beamed in "pecky cypress", and it was there J. Frank Durham got his idea of paneling the new Durham Building here in the City.

From Epistles from Pap: Letters from the man known as 'The Will Rogers of Indiana' by Douglas (Douglas N.) Hay

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

From Wood and Forest by William Noyes

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