coaly

1 of 2

adjective

ˈkōlē,

-li

-er/-est

: covered or impregnated with coal : containing or resembling coal

coaly shale

coaly

2 of 2

noun

"

plural -es

: a coal heaver

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

coal entry 1 + -y

Noun

coal entry 1 + -y

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