Channelly

/ˈtʃænəli/ adjective

Definition

Resembling or characteristic of a channel; having channels or grooves, or marked by narrow passages.

Etymology

From 'channel' plus the adjective-forming suffix '-ly' (Old English '-lic'). A rare or archaic formation.

Kelly Says

Archaic adjectives like 'channelly' show how English once easily created descriptive words—we've lost this flexibility, which is why modern English relies more on compound words than old '-ly' adjectives.

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