"withery" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Forms: more withery [comparative], most withery [superlative]
Etymology: From wither + -y. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|wither|y}} wither + -y Head templates: {{en-adj}} withery (comparative more withery, superlative most withery)
  1. Somewhat withered.
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