arrowy

adjective

ar·​rowy ˈer-ə-wē How to pronounce arrowy (audio)
ˈa-rə-
1
: resembling or suggesting an arrow
arrowy pines
especially : swiftly moving
the sky was radiant with arrowy bolts Mark Twain
2
: consisting of arrows
arrowy showers

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1637, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of arrowy was circa 1637

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“Arrowy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/arrowy. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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