"sheathy" meaning in All languages combined

See sheathy on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

IPA: /ˈʃiːθi/ Forms: more sheathy [comparative], most sheathy [superlative]
Etymology: From sheath + -y. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|sheath|y}} sheath + -y Head templates: {{en-adj}} sheathy (comparative more sheathy, superlative most sheathy)
  1. Forming or resembling a sheath or case.
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