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puppy

Main Entry:: pup·py
Pronunciation:: \ˈpə-pē\
Function:: noun
Inflected Form(s):: plural puppies
Etymology:: Middle English popi, from Middle French poupée doll, toy, from *poupe
Date:: 1567

1: a young domestic dog ; specifically : one less than a year old2: baby 4 <a computer that is one fast puppy>

— pup·py·hood

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\-ˌhu̇d\ noun

— pup·py·ish

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\-ish\ adjective

— pup·py·like

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\-ˌlīk\ adjective

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