"papermouth" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: papermouths [plural]
Etymology: paper + mouth Etymology templates: {{compound|en|paper|mouth}} paper + mouth Head templates: {{en-noun}} papermouth (plural papermouths)
  1. A fish, the crappie. Categories (lifeform): Sunfish

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