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noun • a heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects) verb • make a dull sound • strike with a dull sound • make a noise typical of an engine lacking lubricants | ||||
| 21% | 7 | Seabird said to draw blood from its own breast with its pouched beak to feed its young, thus a symbol of self-sacrifice and motherly love to the nation co-opted for Elizabeth I | ||
noun • large long-winged warm-water seabird having a large bill with a distensible pouch for fish | ||||
| 19% | 5 | Dull-coloured insects, often attracted to lights | ||
noun • typically crepuscular or nocturnal insect having a stout body and feathery or hairlike antennae | ||||
Its Often Dull
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