bacony
|beɪ-kə-ni|
/ˈbeɪkəni/
tasting or smelling like bacon
Etymology
'bacony' originates from English, specifically from the word 'bacon' combined with the adjective-forming suffix '-y', where 'bacon' came from Old French 'bacon' (ultimately from Proto-Germanic '*bakkon') meaning 'back (of a pig)'.
'bacon' entered Middle English from Old French 'bacon' (from Proto-Germanic '*bakkon' meaning 'back'), and in Modern English the productive suffix '-y' was added to form the adjective 'bacony' meaning 'having the qualities of bacon'.
Initially, 'bacon' referred to 'meat from the back of a pig', and by forming 'bacony' with '-y' the meaning evolved to 'resembling or containing bacon' in taste, smell, or character.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having the flavor or aroma of bacon; tasting or smelling like bacon.
The soup had a bacony aroma that made everyone hungry.
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Adjective 2
containing bacon or characterized by the presence of bacon as an ingredient.
She topped the salad with bacony croutons for extra flavor.
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Last updated: 2025/12/28 12:50