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单词 minerally
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Definition of minerally in English:

minerally

adjective ˈmɪn(ə)r(ə)liˈmɪn(ə)rəli
  • Especially in descriptions of wines: tasting of minerals or mineral salts; having a flavour suggestive of minerals.

adverb ˈmɪn(ə)r(ə)liˈmɪn(ə)rəli
  • 1With regard to mineral resources or content; in relation to minerals.

  • 2Poetic. So as to resemble a mineral. nonce-use.

Origin

1970s; earliest use found in Pamela Vandyke Price (b. 1923). From mineral + -y
mid 19th century; earliest use found in Samuel Bowles (1826–1878). From mineral + -ly.

 
 

Definition of minerally in US English:

minerally

adjective
  • Especially in descriptions of wines: tasting of minerals or mineral salts; having a flavour suggestive of minerals.

adverb
  • 1With regard to mineral resources or content; in relation to minerals.

  • 2Poetic. So as to resemble a mineral. nonce-use.

Origin

1970s; earliest use found in Pamela Vandyke Price (b. 1923). From mineral + -y<br>mid 19th century; earliest use found in Samuel Bowles (1826–1878). From mineral + -ly.

 
 
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