"mirrory" meaning in English

See mirrory in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more mirrory [comparative], most mirrory [superlative]
Etymology: mirror + -y Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|mirror|y}} mirror + -y Head templates: {{en-adj}} mirrory (comparative more mirrory, superlative most mirrory)
  1. Resembling a mirror; reflective. Synonyms: mirrorlike
    Sense id: en-mirrory-en-adj-caK16fUM Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -y

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