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flews
CIDE DICTIONARY
flews, n. pl.
The pendulous or overhanging lateral parts of the upper lip of dogs, especially prominent in hounds; -- called also chaps . See Illust. of Bloodhound. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
flews, n.pl. the hanging lips of a bloodhound etc.
Etymology
16th c.: orig. unkn.
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