"duskus" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: Alteration of duskish (“dusk”). Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} duskus (uncountable)
  1. (Ireland) The time of the evening just before it is fully dark; dusk. Tags: Ireland, uncountable Synonyms: duskiss, duskess, duskies, duskis
    Sense id: en-duskus-en-noun-i9I4f2X4 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Irish English, Pages with 1 entry
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