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gamy
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gamy
(adjective)
gamy
adjective
or
gamey
/
ˈ
geɪmi/
gamier
;
gamiest
gamy
adjective
or
gamey
/
ˈ
geɪmi/
gamier
;
gamiest
Britannica Dictionary definition of GAMY
:
having the flavor of meat from wild animals especially when it is slightly spoiled
gamy
meat
The deer tasted
gamy
.
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ˈ
geɪminəs/
noun
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