wheyish

American

[hwey-ish, wey-] / ˈʰweɪ ɪʃ, ˈweɪ- /

adjective

rather like whey.

a mottled, wheyish complexion.

Etymology

Origin of wheyish

First recorded in 1555–65; whey + -ish ¹

Example Sentences

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The Water was still of a wheyish Colour.

From A New Voyage to Carolina, containing the exact description and natural history of that country; together with the present state thereof; and a journal of a thousand miles, travel'd thro' several nations of Indians; giving a particular account of their customs, manners, etc. by Lawson, John

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