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flinty

The correct spelling is flinty.

How to pronounce flinty

adjective

IPA: /ˈflɪnti/

Say it like: Fli-ntee

The correct spelling is flinty. Resembling or containing flint. For example: "flinty rock; flinty slate"

Usage Examples

flinty rock; flinty slate

Definition

adjective

  1. 1.Resembling or containing flint.
  2. 2.Siliceous (including basanite).
  3. 3.Showing a lack of emotion.
  4. 4.Having a taste characteristic of certain white wines, especially Chablis, supposed to evoke the sensation of flint striking steel.

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