"drusy" meaning in English

See drusy in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

IPA: /ˈdɹuːzi/
Etymology: druse + -y Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|druse|y}} druse + -y Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} drusy (not comparable)
  1. (mineralogy) Having a druse. Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Mineralogy Derived forms: drusy quartz

Alternative forms

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