COPPERNOSE


Meaning of COPPERNOSE in English

ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun

Etymology: probably by folk etymology from French couperose coppernose, copperas — more at copperas

1. : an inflamed nose such as that of acne rosacea or that sometimes produced by habitual drunkenness

2.

a. : american scoter

b. : bluegill

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