hoariness

Meanings

• adjective

  A state of old age, especially in animals, characterized by the appearance of gray or white fur or hair.

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Variants

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hoarier , hoariest , hoariness , hoarinesses , hoary

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Etymology

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The word 'hoariness' comes from the Old English word 'har' meaning 'hair' or 'fur' and the suffix '-iness' which indicates a state or quality.

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Trivia

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1. The oldest known animal was a tuatarua named Ming, who was estimated to be around 252 years old when it died in 1966.

2. In some cultures, gray or white hair is considered a sign of wisdom and experience.

3. The opposite of hoariness is 'youthfulness'.

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Related Concepts

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1. senescence: The biological process of aging in organisms.

2. graying: The process of hair turning gray or white as a result of aging.

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Culture

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In literature, hoariness is often used to describe old age and the passing of time. For example, in the novel 'Wuthering Heights' by Emily Bronte, Heathcliff is described as 'hoary' when he reaches old age.

How to Memorize "hoariness"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of old animals or people with gray or white fur or hair.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'hoariness' with the idea of old age and the appearance of gray or white fur or hair.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Hairy Old Animals' to remember the definition of hoariness.

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