GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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Smoky , a. [Compar. Smokier ; superl. Smokiest.]
- Emitting smoke, esp. in large quantities or in an offensive manner; fumid; as, smoky fires.1913 Webster
- Having the appearance or nature of smoke; as, a smoky fog. “Unlustrous as the smoky light.” Shak.1913 Webster
- Filled with smoke, or with a vapor resembling smoke; thick; as, a smoky atmosphere.1913 Webster
- Subject to be filled with smoke from chimneys or fireplace; as, a smoky house.1913 Webster
- Tarnished with smoke; noisome with smoke; as, smoky rafters; smoky cells.1913 Webster
- Suspicious; open to suspicion. [Obs.]Foote.1913 Webster
Smoky quartz (Min.), a variety of quartz crystal of a pale to dark smoky-brown color. See Quartz.
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- Emitting smoke, esp. in large quantities or in an offensive manner; fumid; as, smoky fires.