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noun
A metal torture device to be inserted into the body, consisting of a usually pear-shaped piece divided into spoon-like segments that can be spread apart by turning a screw.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
A kind of pear with a rough, astringent taste, difficult to swallow.
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noun
A sarcasm by which one is put to silence; anything that cannot be answered.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: archaic
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Across languages
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