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blubber
/ˈblʌbɚ/
noun
A fatty layer of adipose tissue found immediately beneath the epidermis.
Fatty tissue.
Similar: adipose tissue
The thick coat of fat worn by many Arctic animals, such as sea lions, and Antarctic animals, such as penguins; used to insulate warmth in the animal's body.
Synonymsadipose tissue
verb
To make noises or broken words while crying.
To swell or disfigure (the face) with weeping; to wet with tears.
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