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Definition of mealy

mealy

/ˈmiːli/
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• adjective

1

Having a dry, powdery, or crumbly texture rather than being crisp and juicy, especially regarding overripe fruit or starchy vegetables.

Example

"The apples had been stored for too long and had become soft and mealy."

2

Covered with or resembling a fine, whitish, flour-like powder or dust, especially on the leaves of plants or the bodies of certain insects.

Example

"The undersides of the leaves were coated with a mealy residue left by garden pests."

3

Pale, blotchy, or unhealthy in complexion.

Example

"After weeks of illness indoors, he had a pale, mealy complexion."

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• Rhymes for mealy

• Nearby Words

mealt falls
mealtime
mealworm
mealy
mealybug
mealymouthed
mean

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English 'meli', formed from 'mele' (Old English 'melu', meaning 'coarse flour or meal') and the adjectival suffix '-y'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mealy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mealy
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