hoar·y  (hôr ē)
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adj. hoar·i·er, hoar·i·est 1. Gray or white with or as if with age. 2. Covered with grayish hair or pubescence: hoary leaves. 3. So old as to inspire veneration; ancient.
hoari·ly adv. hoari·ness n. |
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