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flews

Pronunciation: /fluːz/

Definition of flews

noun

the thick hanging lips of a bloodhound or similar dog.

Origin:

late 16th century: of unknown origin

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Definition of flews in the US English dictionary

Nearby words

fleur de sel
fleur-de-lis
fleuron
Flevoland
flew
flews
flex ¹
flex ²
flex one's muscles
flex one's muscles
flex-fuel

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monocular

/ məˈnɒkjʊlə

adjective , noun

with, for, or in one eye …

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