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va⋅por⋅ish

  [vey-per-ish]
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–adjective
1. of the nature of or resembling vapor: a vaporish chiffon dress.
2. abounding in vapor: vaporish autumn mornings.
3. Archaic. inclined to or affected by low spirits; depressed.
Origin:
1635–45; vapor + -ish 1

Related forms:
va⋅por⋅ish⋅ness, noun
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va·por·ish   (vā'pər-ĭsh)   
adj.  

  1. Suggestive of or resembling vapor.

  2. Archaic Affected by the vapors; given to spells of hysteria or low spirits.

va'por·ish·ness n.
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Main Entry: va·por·ish
Variant: or chiefly British va·pour·ish /'vAp-&r-ish/
Function: adjective
: affectedby the vapors : given to fits of depression or hysteria —va·por·ish·ness or chiefly British va·pour·ish·ness noun
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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