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ashy

 [ash-ee]  

ash·y

   [ash-ee]
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; Middle English asshy. See ash1, -y1
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ashy (ˈæʃɪ)
 
—adj , ashier, ashiest
1.  of a pale greyish colour; ashen
2.  consisting of, covered with, or resembling ash

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