teaky

English

Etymology

teak +‎ -y

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈtiːki/
  • Rhymes: -iːki

Adjective

teaky (comparative more teaky, superlative most teaky)

  1. Resembling or characteristic of teak.
    • 2019, Henry M. Stanley, Through South Africa:
      Beyond the Unit and Unicorn exhibit stood some planks of a teaky quality, beautifully polished, and showing numbers of small dark knots, and wavy patterns, which gave a walnuty appearance to the wood.
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