adj
Meaning 1
Like or resembling a spire.
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spiry
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/ˈspaɪəɹi/
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rhymes with -aɪəɹi
adj
Meaning 2
Abounding in spires.
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adj
Meaning 3
Of a spiral form; wreathed; curled; serpentine.
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History
Etymology
Etymology tree English spire Proto-Indo-European *-kos Proto-Germanic *-gaz Proto-West Germanic *-g Old English -iġ Middle English -y English -y English spiry From spire + -y.