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pahi'|t· vt 1 to winnow [grain] 2 to air out [tobacco leaves] (by moving them apart to prevent mold from forming) 3 to fan [ ] (in order to cool off)

pahi'|et vpr 1 (of a powdery substance) to billow up and around 2 to become covered with a powdery substance; become covered with mold 3 to cool off

pahi'|t|ur adj (i) 1 covered with mold 2 tinged with gray; grizzled