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yellowy

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • US: /ˈjɛloʊ.i/

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adj

Meaning 1

Somewhat yellow; yellowish.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *ǵhelh3- Proto-Indo-European *-wós Proto-Indo-European *ǵhelh3wós Proto-Germanic *gelwaz Proto-West Germanic *gelu Old English ġeolu Middle English yelow English yellow English -y English yellowy From yellow + -y.