gapeseed

gapeseed
\\ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ noun
1. dialect Britain : something that causes gaping looks
2. dialect Britain : a person who looks or stares gapingly

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/gayp"seed', gap"-/, n. Brit. Dial.
1. a daydream or reverie.
2. an idealistic, impossible, or unreal plan or goal.
3. a person who gapes or stares in wonder, esp. a rustic or unworldly person who is easily awed.
4. something that is gaped at; anything unusual or remarkable.
5. seek, plant, or sow gapeseed,
a. to daydream; woolgather.
b. to plan, strive, or wish for impossible or unreal goals.
[1590-1600; GAPE + SEED]

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gapeˈseed noun (dialect)
1. An imaginary commodity that the gaping starer is supposed to be seeking or sowing
2. Hence, the act of staring open-mouthed, or the object stared at
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