Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- adjective Somewhat yellow; yellowish.
from The Century Dictionary.
- Somewhat yellow; yellowish; flavescent.
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- adjective
somewhat yellow ;yellowish .
Etymologies
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Examples
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Nothing but books and books and books, bound in yellowy leather.
The House of Arden Edith 1923
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I think the last cake is actually supposed to be a Kobe Bryant cake - the Lakers wear a kind of yellowy-orange uniform with purple trim, and he wears number 8.
Cue Cards, Please? 2009
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The interior of this particular Silhouette is a kind of yellowy - brown, a shade that may be familiar if you're a heavy drinker.
Jalopnik 2010
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For the occasion, Michelle donned a yellowy-gold, ...
Michelle Obama Shines In Yellowy-Gold Sheath On Tuesday (PHOTOS, POLL) Hilary Moss 2010
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For the occasion, Michelle donned a yellowy-gold, satin Jason Wu sheath.
Michelle Obama Shines In Yellowy-Gold Sheath On Tuesday (PHOTOS, POLL) Hilary Moss 2010
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It was a kind of fag stained yellowy colour before so the white hides a multitude of wall problems and makes the whole place much less dark and depressive.
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My mouth watered at the sight of the m'hajjeb, yellowy folds of crepe filled with tomatoes, peppers, onions, and harissa sauce.
Five Stops on Line 2, Ch 1: Qalb elouz Jennifer Solheim 2011
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For the occasion, Michelle donned a yellowy-gold, satin Jason Wu sheath.
Michelle Obama Shines In Yellowy-Gold Sheath On Tuesday (PHOTOS, POLL) Hilary Moss 2010
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For the occasion, Michelle donned a yellowy-gold, satin Jason Wu sheath.
Michelle Obama Shines In Yellowy-Gold Sheath On Tuesday (PHOTOS, POLL) The Huffington Post News Team 2010
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For the occasion, Michelle donned a yellowy-gold, satin Jason Wu sheath.
Michelle Obama Shines In Yellowy-Gold Sheath On Tuesday (PHOTOS, POLL) The Huffington Post News Team 2010
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