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wiry

/ˈwaɪ(ə)ɹi/ adjective

adjective Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about wiry at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

  1. Lean and sinewy.
  2. Of or relating to wire.
  3. Of hair that resembles wire in stiffness.
    wiry red hair

Origin

From wire + -y.

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