coppernose

coppernose
\\ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ noun
Etymology: probably by folk etymology from French couperose coppernose, copperas — more at copperas
1. : an inflamed nose such as that of acne rosacea or that sometimes produced by habitual drunkenness
2.

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