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puckery

/ˈpʌkəri/

Translations

puckeryadjective

puckerier

Comp.

puckeriest

Super.

/ˈpʌkəri/

âpreSe dit surtout d’une saveur ou d’une sensation astringente qui fait plisser la bouche.

The unripe persimmons were so puckery that they made my mouth pucker instantly.

Les kakis pas mûrs étaient si âpres qu’ils m’ont fait plisser la bouche instantanément.

froncéSe dit d’un tissu ou d’une surface pleine de petits plis.

The puckery fabric around the neckline gave the dress a rustic charm.

Le tissu froncé autour de l’encolure donnait à la robe un charme rustique.

Synonyms

puckeryadjective

Having a sharp, sour, or astringent taste or sensation that causes the mouth to pucker.

The unripe persimmons were so puckery that they made my mouth pucker instantly.

Full of small folds or wrinkles; gathered into puckers.

The puckery fabric around the neckline gave the dress a rustic charm.