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gaper


gap·er

noun \ˈgā-pər sometimes ˈga-pər\

Definition of GAPER

1
: one that gapes
2
: any of several large sluggish burrowing clams (families Myacidae and Mactridae) including several used for food

First Known Use of GAPER

circa 1637

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