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smok⋅y

[smoh-kee]
–adjective, smok⋅i⋅er, smok⋅i⋅est.
1. emitting smoke, esp. in large amounts.
2. hazy; darkened or begrimed with smoke.
3. having the character or appearance of smoke: smoky colors.
4. pertaining to or suggestive of smoke: a smoky haze.
5. of a dull or brownish gray; cloudy.

Origin:
1275–1325; ME; see smoke, -y 1


smok⋅i⋅ly, adverb
smok⋅i⋅ness, noun

Smoky River

–noun
a river in W central Alberta, Canada, flowing N to the Peace River. 250 mi. (402 km) long.
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smok·y   (smō'kē)   
adj.   smok·i·er, smok·i·est
  1. Emitting smoke in profuse volume: a smoky stove.

  2. Mixed or filled with smoke: smoky corridors.

  3. Resembling smoke: a smoky haze.

  4. Discolored or soiled with or as if with smoke: "The smoky Sicilian afternoon sun tinged the green landscape with red" (Mario Puzo).

  5. Tasting of smoke: smoky sausages.

smok'i·ly adv., smok'i·ness n.
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