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Faunamorphs & Floramorphs

A Lexicon Drawn from the Natural World

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Faunamorphs & Floramorphs

A Lexicon Drawn from the Natural World

Preening

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Preening

Definition

Displaying an inflated sense of self-worth; often fastidious or overly refined.

Language

English

Type

Faunamorph

Subcategory

Avians

Grammatical Subcategory

Verbs: Actions/States of Being

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