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gory
go·ry [ gáwree ] (comparative go·ri·er, superlative go·ri·est)


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. bloody: covered with blood or gore
2. involving bloodshed: involving much bloodshed
3. horrible: arousing horror or terror
the gory details

gor·i·ly adverb
gor·i·ness noun
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