roily

[roi-lee]

roil·y

[roi-lee]
adjective, roil·i·er, roil·i·est.
1.
turbid; muddy.

Origin:
1815–25; roil + -y1
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Roily is always a great word to know.
So is ort. Does it mean:
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
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roily (ˈrɔɪlɪ)
 
adj , roilier, roiliest
rare cloudy or muddy

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