lingy

1 of 2

adjective (1)

ˈliŋē

-er/-est

: covered with or abounding in heaths, especially heather : heathy, heathery

lingy

2 of 2

adjective (2)

lin·​gy

ˈlinji

dialectal, England

: supple, active

Word History

Etymology

Adjective (1)

ling entry 2 + -y

Adjective (2)

origin unknown

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