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Meaning of POUTER

Pronunciation:  'pawtur

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [n]  one of a breed of pigeon that enlarge their crop until their breast is puffed out
  2. [n]  (informal) someone with a habitually sullen or gloomy expression
 
 Synonyms: gloomy Gus, picklepuss, pouter pigeon, sourpuss
 
 See Also: persona non grata, pigeon, unwelcome person

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\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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