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ashy

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ash⋅y

  [ash-ee]
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–adjective, ash⋅i⋅er, ash⋅i⋅est.
1. ash-colored; pale; wan: an ashy complexion.
2. of or resembling ashes: an ashy residue.
3. sprinkled or covered with ashes.
Origin:
1350–1400; ME asshy. See ash 1 , -y 1
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ash·y   (āsh'ē)   
adj.   ash·i·er, ash·i·est

  1. Of, relating to, or covered with ashes.

  2. Having the color of ashes; pale.

ash'i·ness n.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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