CHERTY

cherty

(adjective) resembling or containing chert

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

cherty (comparative chertier, )

(geology, mineralogy) Containing chert.

Source: Wiktionary


Chert"y, a.

Definition: Like chert; containing chert; flinty.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

16 April 2025

RACY

(adjective) marked by richness and fullness of flavor; “a rich ruby port”; “full-bodied wines”; “a robust claret”; “the robust flavor of fresh-brewed coffee”


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Coffee Trivia

Coffee has initially been a food – chewed, not sipped. Early African tribes consume coffee by grinding the berries together, adding some animal fat, and rolling the treats into tiny edible energy balls.

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