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mealy

[mee-lee] / ˈmi li /


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The female version is Julia Roberts’ “Runaway Bride,” so mealy about her own feelings that she ditches four grooms at the altar.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 24, 2025

Tomatoes tend to get more mealy in the fridge than when stored at room temperature, but if they are getting too soft, refrigerate to keep them a few more days.

From Washington Times • Jul. 27, 2023

We come together again over the same-size chips — “airport” fries, Lacey says, as he inspects their mealy white centers.

From Washington Post • Nov. 25, 2022

Thirty minutes to two hours is enough to ensure the fish has flavor but doesn't get a mealy texture from the interior proteins breaking down.

From Salon • Mar. 19, 2022

Looking down at the rabbit again, Kingshaw suddenly noticed a great, mealy wound inside its ear, full of matter and blood and grubs.

From "I'm the King of the Castle" by Susan Hill




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