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The definition of hoary is very old, white or grey.

(adjective)

An example of hoary used as an adjective is in the phrase "hoary tree," which means a very old tree.

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See hoary in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective hoarier, hoariest

white, gray, or grayish-white
having white or gray hair because very old
also hoary-headed
very old; ancient

Origin: hoar + -y

Related Forms:

hoarily adverb
hoariness noun

See hoary in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective hoar·i·er, hoar·i·est

Gray or white with or as if with age.
Covered with grayish hair or pubescence: hoary leaves.
So old as to inspire veneration; ancient.

Related Forms:

hoarˈi·ly adverb

hoarˈi·ness noun

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