The chalky soil around Saumur produces the famous Anjou wines.
Her face became a chalky white.
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Chalky — Species Dog Breed Jack Russell Terrier Sex Male … Wikipedia
Chalky — Chalk y, a. Consisting of, or resembling, chalk; containing chalk; as, a chalky cliff; a chalky taste. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
chalky — [chôk′ē] adj. chalkier, chalkiest 1. of, containing, or covered with chalk 2. like chalk in color or texture chalkiness n … English World dictionary
chalky — chalkiness, n. /chaw kee/, adj., chalkier, chalkiest. 1. of or like chalk. 2. of a chalklike consistency: chalky soil. 3. without resonance, color, warmth, etc.: several high tones that were quite chalky. 4. Photog. lacking in detail, due to… … Universalium
chalky — UK [ˈtʃɔːkɪ] / US [ˈtʃɔkɪ] adjective Word forms chalky : adjective chalky comparative chalkier superlative chalkiest 1) containing chalk chalky soil 2) feeling or tasting like chalk … English dictionary
chalky — chalk|y [ˈtʃo:ki US ˈtʃo: ] adj similar to chalk or containing chalk ▪ white chalky soil ▪ There were some chalky bits in the bottom of the drink. >chalkiness n [U] … Dictionary of contemporary English
chalky — adjective similar to chalk or containing chalk: white chalky soil | I can t stand those chalky tasting antacid tablets. chalkiness noun (U) … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
chalky — adjective 1) chalky skin Syn: pale, bloodless, pallid, colorless, wan, ashen, white, pasty 2) chalky bits at the bottom of the glass Syn: powdery, gritty, granular … Thesaurus of popular words
chalky — adj. Chalky is used with these nouns: ↑earth, ↑soil … Collocations dictionary
chalky — chalk|y [ tʃɔki ] adjective 1. ) containing CHALK: chalky soil 2. ) feeling or tasting like CHALK … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
