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hay1

Syllabification: (hay)
Pronunciation: /hā/
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Definition of hay

noun

  • grass that has been mown and dried for use as fodder.

Phrases

hit the hay

informal go to bed.

make hay (while the sun shines)

proverb make good use of an opportunity while it lasts.

Origin:

Old English hēg, hīeg, hīg, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch hooi and German Heu, also to hew

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