"ashiness" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From ashy + -ness. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|ashy|ness}} ashy + -ness Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} ashiness (uncountable)
  1. The quality of being ashy. Tags: uncountable
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