dairy-heavy
|dai-ry-heav-y|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈdɛri ˈhɛvi/
🇬🇧
/ˈdeəri ˈhɛvi/
rich in dairy
Etymology
Etymology Information
The term 'dairy-heavy' combines 'dairy', originating from Middle English 'deyerye', meaning 'place where milk is kept', and 'heavy', from Old English 'hefig', meaning 'having great weight'.
Historical Evolution
'Dairy' evolved from the Middle English 'deyerye', while 'heavy' transformed from Old English 'hefig'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'dairy' referred to a place for milk, and 'heavy' meant weighty. Together, they now describe something rich in dairy content.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
containing a large amount of dairy products.
The dessert was dairy-heavy, with lots of cream and cheese.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45