Resembling (that of) the tail of a comet. Cf. beard, n. 12. Obsolete. rare.
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释义 | the world > the universe > constellation > comet or meteor > comet > [adjective] > resembling (5) beardy1581 Resembling (that of) the tail of a comet. Cf. beard, n. 12. Obsolete. rare. comet-like1621 Resembling (that of) a comet (literal and figurative). cometical1652 figurative. = cometic, adj. 1. cometic1661 figurative. Designating something likened to a comet, esp. in being portentous, brilliant, or transient. Obsolete. cometary1759 Of the nature of a comet; resembling (that of) a comet, comet-like. In early use frequently figurative: cf. cometic, adj. 1. |
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