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spiry

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spir⋅y

1[spahyuhr-ee]
–adjective
1. having the form of a spire, slender shoot, or tapering pointed body; tapering up to a point like a spire.
2. abounding in spires or steeples.

Origin:
1595–1605; spire 1 + -y 1

spir⋅y

2[spahy-ree]
–adjective
spiral; coiled; coiling; helical.

Origin:
1670–80; spire 2 + -y 1
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