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strawlike

/ˈstrɔːˌlaɪk/
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1

Resembling straw in appearance, texture, or consistency; especially dry, coarse, brittle, or pale yellow.

Example

"Months of intense sun and saltwater had left the surfer's hair dry and strawlike."


2

Resembling a drinking straw or a hollow plant stem in shape or function; long, slender, and tubular.

Example

"The butterfly uncoiled its strawlike proboscis to sip nectar from the deep blossoms."

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