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mealy

UK/ˈmiːli/ US/ˈmili/ uncommon

adjective

1.

composed of or covered with relatively large particles

  • “granular sugar”
  • “gritty sand”
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Origin

From meal + -y. Cognate with German mehlig.

Phrases

  • mealy bug
  • mealy plum aphid

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