"mopwater" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: mop + water Etymology templates: {{compound|en|mop|water}} mop + water Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} mopwater (uncountable)
  1. Alternative spelling of mop water Tags: alt-of, alternative, uncountable Alternative form of: mop water
    Sense id: en-mopwater-en-noun-W7B4Mnig Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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