strawy

American  

[straw-ee] / ˈstrɔ i /

adjective

strawier, strawiest

1. of, containing, or resembling straw.

2. strewn or thatched with straw.

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ˈstrawy British  

/ ˈstrɔːɪ /

adjective

1. containing straw, or like straw in colour or texture

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Etymology

Origin of strawy

First recorded in 1545–55; straw + -y ¹

Example Sentences

We pictured the meek mild creatures where     They dwelt in their strawy pen, Nor did it occur to one of us there     To doubt they were kneeling then.

From Slate • Dec. 25, 2012

Light, strawy manure from the horse-stable serves well for this purpose; but it should be light and free from heat.

From The Home Acre by Roe, Edward Payson

The surface of the border should be mulched with leaves or strawy manure through the severe winter weather, uncovering the soil in March.

From Manual of Gardening (Second Edition) by Bailey, L. H. (Liberty Hyde)

During the autumn months we get along very well with it out of doors; after every turning cover the heap with strawy litter to save it from the drying influences of sun and wind.

From Mushrooms: how to grow them a practical treatise on mushroom culture for profit and pleasure by Falconer, William

Above her black dress her face was pale with an opaque whiteness, her eyes were pale as water in a glass, and her strawy hair was almost colourless.

From Crome Yellow by Huxley, Aldous