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Wiry

WIH-ree

/ˈwɪriː/

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wiry

Dictionary meaning

Of hair that resembles wire in stiffness.

Examples

  • Wiry red hair.

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Ephemeral

ih-FEM-er-ul

Mellifluous

muh-LIF-loo-us

Perspicacious

pur-spi-KAY-shus

Obsequious

uhb-SEE-kwee-us

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