"gueule de bois" meaning in French

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Noun

IPA: /ɡœl də bwa/ Audio: LL-Q150 (fra)-Lyokoï-gueule de bois.wav Forms: gueules de bois [plural]
Etymology: Literally, “mouth of wood”. Thought to have developed first for simply a dry mouth, as that is often a characteristic of the repercussions of over-drinking. Etymology templates: {{m-g|mouth of wood}} “mouth of wood”, {{lit|mouth of wood}} Literally, “mouth of wood” Head templates: {{fr-noun|f}} gueule de bois f (plural gueules de bois)
  1. (informal) hangover Tags: feminine, informal Categories (topical): Drinking
    Sense id: en-gueule_de_bois-fr-noun-j9vnUWrc Categories (other): French entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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