"blue bloater" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: blue bloaters [plural]
Etymology: Due to the often bluish color of the skin and lips (from low oxygen levels), and swelling of the ankles. Head templates: {{en-noun}} blue bloater (plural blue bloaters)
  1. (colloquial) A person who has chronic bronchitis. Tags: colloquial
    Sense id: en-blue_bloater-en-noun-AitwIkyK

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