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hoary in German

hoary in German is altersgrau, ergraut, uralt — hoary means pale white or grey in colour.

hoary in German

altersgrau
adj
White or grey with age.
ergraut
adj
White or grey with age.
uralt
adj
White or grey with age.

What does "hoary" mean?

  1. adj Pale white or grey in colour.
  2. adj Turned grey or white because of old age.
    "The old man bowed his hoary head in acquiescence."
  3. adj Having a light silvery-grey colour.
  4. adj Covered in short, thick, greyish-white hair.
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hoary in a sentence

  • The old man bowed his hoary head in acquiescence.

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What is "hoary" in German?
"hoary" in German is altersgrau, ergraut, uralt. hoary means: Pale white or grey in colour.
Are there other ways to say "hoary" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "hoary": altersgrau, ergraut, uralt.
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