: the pendulous lateral parts of a dog's upper lip see dog illustration

Word History

Etymology

origin unknown

First Known Use

1575, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of flews was in 1575

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“Flews.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flews. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

flews

noun plural
: the pendulous lateral parts of a dog's upper lip
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