lounger
[ loun-jer ]
/ ˈlaʊn dʒər /
noun
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Which of the following animal names traces its immediate origin to Portuguese?
Words nearby lounger
lounge, lounge car, lounge chair, lounge lizard, lounge music, lounger, lounge suit, loungewear, lounging, Lounsbury, loup
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British Dictionary definitions for lounger
lounger
/ (ˈlaʊndʒə) /
noun
a comfortable sometimes adjustable couch or extending chair designed for someone to relax on
a loose comfortable leisure garment
a person who lounges
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