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SPIRY

\spˈa͡ɪ͡əɹɪ], \spˈa‍ɪ‍əɹɪ], \s_p_ˈaɪə_ɹ_ɪ]\

Definitions of SPIRY

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language

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Of a spiral form: wreathed: tapering like a spire or a pyramid: abounding in spires.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

Of a spiral form; like a spire; pyramidical.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

Curled; coiled; wreathed.
See spire.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

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