FLINTILY

Etymology

Adverb

flintily (comparative more flintily, superlative most flintily)

In a flinty manner.

Source: Wiktionary


FLINTY

Flint"y, a. [Compar. Flintier; superl. Flintiest.]

Definition: Consisting of, composed of, abounding in, or resembling, flint; as, a flinty rock; flinty ground; a flinty heart. Flinty rockFlinty state, a siliceous slate; -- basanite is here included. See Basanite.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

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