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hoary

hoar·y [ háwree ] (comparative hoar·i·er, superlative hoar·i·est)


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. overused: old and stale from overuse
Do we have to hear those hoary knock-knock jokes again?

2. white with age: describes hair that has become white or gray with age

3. covered with pale hairs: covered with gray or white hairs
a plant with hoary leaves


hoar·i·ly adverb
hoar·i·ness noun
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