laky

lak·y

1 [ley-kee]
adjective, lak·i·er, lak·i·est.
of, pertaining to, or resembling a lake.

Origin:
1605–15; lake1 + -y1

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lak·y

2 [ley-kee]
adjective
of the color of a lake pigment.

Origin:
1840–50; lake2 + -y1

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laky (ˈleɪkɪ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj , lakier, lakiest
of the reddish colour of the pigment lake

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laky lak·y (lā'kē)
adj.
Having a transparent, bright-red appearance. Used of serum or plasma containing hemoglobin from hemolyzed red blood cells.

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