gully-like
|gul/ly-like|
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/ˈɡʌli laɪk/
(gully)
resembling a gully
Etymology
Etymology Information
'gully' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'golie', where 'golie' meant 'a deep ditch or channel'.
Historical Evolution
'golie' transformed into the modern English word 'gully', and the suffix '-like' was added to form 'gully-like'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'gully' meant 'a deep ditch or channel', and 'gully-like' evolved to describe something resembling a gully.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
resembling or characteristic of a gully.
The terrain was gully-like, making it difficult to traverse.
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Last updated: 2025/01/25 17:32