Drovy

/ˈdroʊvi/ adjective

Definition

Of, relating to, or characterized by the herding and moving of livestock; suitable for droving.

Etymology

From 'drove' or 'droving' plus the adjective suffix -y, meaning 'of the nature of' or 'characterized by'.

Kelly Says

This is a rare, highly specialized adjective that you'd only find in historical texts about pastoralism—it's the kind of word that disappears when the profession does!

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