"airsome" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more airsome [comparative], most airsome [superlative]
Etymology: From air + -some. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|air|some|pos=adjective}} air + -some Head templates: {{en-adj}} airsome (comparative more airsome, superlative most airsome)
  1. Characterised or marked by air, especially bracingly cold air; windy; stormy
    Sense id: en-airsome-en-adj-FVbX-Hkf Categories (other): English adjectives suffixed with -some, English entries with incorrect language header

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