raia intermedia

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raia intermedia - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Flapper \Flap"per\, n.
     1. One who, or that which, flaps.
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     2. See Flipper. "The flapper of a porpoise." --Buckley.
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     3. A flat object used to make a flapping noise by striking
        another object. --RHUD
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     4. A flat and broad object hanging from a larger object,
        either flexible like rubber or hinged to allow a swinging
        motion; a flap.
  
     5. A young woman who dresses in a modern, stylish manner and
        behaves unconventionally in social situations; -- a term
        used especially to refer to young women during the 1920's
        and their peculiar style of dress.
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     Flapper skate (Zool.), a European skate (Raia  intermedia
        ).
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