CHARRY

Etymology

Adjective

charry (comparative charrier, superlative charriest)

(wine) Having a flavour of charred wood.

Relating to charcoal, or partaking of its qualities.

Source: Wiktionary


Char"ry, a. Etym: [See 6th Char.]

Definition: Pertaining to charcoal, or partaking of its qualities.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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