"torpids" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: torpid + -s, since the boats used were slower than those in other races. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|torpid|s}} torpid + -s Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} torpids pl (plural only)
  1. (UK, Oxford University) A series of annual boat races held at Oxford University in Hilary Term. Wikipedia link: torpids Tags: UK, plural, plural-only

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