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plummy

[pluhm-ee]

adjective, plum·mi·er, plum·mi·est.

containing or resembling plums.

good or desirable: a plummy part for a good actress.

richly or mellowly resonant: a plummy speaking voice.

Origin:
1750–60; plum¹ + -y¹

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plummy (ˈplʌmɪ)

—*adj* , -mier, -miest
1.	of, full of, or resembling plums
2.	informal (Brit) (of speech) having a deep tone and a refined and somewhat drawling articulation
3.	informal (Brit) choice; desirable

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