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pettywhin

/ˈpɛtiˌwɪn/

pettywhin noun: the needle furze.

Noun

pettywhin (uncountable)

  1. (dated) The needle furze.

Forms of pettywhin

alternative formpetty whin

Origin of pettywhin

From petty + whin.

Questions about pettywhin

What does pettywhin mean?
Pettywhin means the needle furze.
What part of speech is pettywhin?
Pettywhin is a noun.
How do you pronounce pettywhin?
Pettywhin is pronounced /ˈpɛtiˌwɪn/.

Words near pettywhin in the dictionary

  1. pettyfogger
  2. pettyfoggers
  3. pettyfogging
  4. pettyfogs
  5. Pettyjohn
  6. pettywhin
  7. Petuch
  8. petuchah
  9. petuchot
  10. petuchoth
  11. petuhah

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