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1puss

noun \ˈpu̇s\

Definition of PUSS

1
:  cat
2
:  girl
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Origin of PUSS

origin unknown
First Known Use: 1598

Other Animal Husbandry Terms

apiary, bantam, calico, girth, hogwash, mast, rut

Rhymes with PUSS

Russ, schuss, wuss

2puss

noun

Definition of PUSS

slang
:  face

Origin of PUSS

Irish pus mouth
First Known Use: 1844

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7 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. puss
  2. puss caterpillar
  3. puss in the corner
  4. puss moth
  5. glamour-puss
  6. sea puss
  7. sea purse
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