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blubber

/ˈblʌbɚ/
noun
  1. A fatty layer of adipose tissue found immediately beneath the epidermis.

  2. Fatty tissue.

    Similar: adipose tissue

  3. 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
  1. To make noises or broken words while crying.

  2. To swell or disfigure (the face) with weeping; to wet with tears.

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