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gapes

[ geyps, gaps ]

noun

, (used with a singular verb)
  1. Veterinary Pathology. a parasitic disease of poultry and other birds, characterized by frequent gaping due to infestation of the trachea and bronchi with gapeworms.
  2. a fit of yawning.

gapes

/ ɡeɪps /

noun

  1. a disease of young domestic fowl, characterized by gaping or gasping for breath and caused by parasitic worms ( gapeworms )
  2. informal.
    a fit of yawning

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Derived Forms

  • ˈgapy, adjective

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Other Words From

  • gapy adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of gapes1

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