About The Word Pouter
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Pouter
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What's The Definition Of Pouter?
[n] one of a breed of pigeon that enlarge their crop until their breast is puffed out
[n] (informal) someone with a habitually sullen or gloomy expression Synonyms | Synonyms for Pouter: gloomy Gus | picklepuss | pouter pigeon | sourpuss Related Terms | Find terms related to Pouter: See Also | persona non grata | pigeon | unwelcome person Pouter In Webster's Dictionary \Pout"er\ (-[~e]r), n.
1. One who, or that which, pouts.
2. [Cf. E. pout, and G. puter turkey.] (Zo["o]l.) A variety
of the domestic pigeon remarkable for the extent to which
it is able to dilate its throat and breast.
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