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pecky

[ pek-ee ]

adjective

, peck·i·er, peck·i·est.
  1. spotted with fungi.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of pecky1

An Americanism dating back to 1840–50; peck 1 + -y 1
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Example Sentences

If he is doubtful about the mess, then a mere pecky sampling of it will do no good.

The latter fungus is the same or is closely related to that which tunnels the trunk of incense cedar and produces pecky cypress.

Sometimes as in "pecky" or "peggy" cypress, 235 the decayed tracts are tubular.

And her sister was worse: she was perfectly pecky, and shut up with a click.

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