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gurr

nounbody

crusty, sticky discharge in eye corners

crusty or sticky eye discharge that collects in the corners of the eyes

Example in use

Wash yon gurr oot o yer een.

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/GURR/

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Origin & context

scotscurrentneutral

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