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hu·mour

Definition of HUMOUR

chiefly British variant of humor

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HUMOUR Defined for Kids

humour

hu·mour

Definition of HUMOUR for Kids

chiefly British variant of humor

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humour

Medical Definition of HUMOUR

chiefly British variant of humor

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