"torpour" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} torpour (uncountable)
  1. Alternative spelling of torpor Tags: alt-of, alternative, uncountable Alternative form of: torpor
    Sense id: en-torpour-en-noun-NxDT75rs Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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