"steepable" meaning in English

See steepable in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Etymology: From steep + -able. Etymology templates: {{affix|en|steep|-able}} steep + -able Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} steepable (not comparable)
  1. Capable of being steeped. Tags: not-comparable
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