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Stupeous
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Stupeous, a. [L. stupa, or better stuppa, tow; cf. L. stuppeus made of tow. Cf. Stupose.].
Resembling tow; having long, loose scales, or matted filaments, like tow; stupose. [1913 Webster]
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