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selling–plater

noun sell·ing–plat·er \ˈse-liŋ-ˌplā-tər\

Definition of SELLING-PLATER

:  a horse that runs in selling races
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First Known Use of SELLING-PLATER

1886

Rhymes with SELLING-PLATER

consummator, decorator, desecrater, dissipater, escalator, figure skater, hesitater, in-line skater, orchestrator, roller skater, Sunset Crater

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