strawy

[ straw-ee ]

adjective

, straw·i·er, straw·i·est.

1. of, containing, or resembling straw.
2. strewn or thatched with straw.

ˈstrawy

/ ˈstrɔːɪ /

adjective

1. containing straw, or like straw in colour or texture

Word History and Origins

Origin of strawy¹

First recorded in 1545–55; straw + -y ¹

Example Sentences

And the triumphant blond mane had turned into a strawy, matted mass, apparently untouched by a comb this many a day.

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The Beta we gave no winter protection, but all of the others we covered with strawy manure.

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Luther, as every one knows, was inclined to reject the Epistle of James; he called it "a right strawy epistle."

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Some growers use the droppings only, and reject all of the strawy part, or as much of it as they can conveniently shake out.

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Shake out all the rank, dry, strawy part of the manure and lay it aside for other purposes.

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