gaper

English

noun

Definitions

One who gapes; a starer.
Any of several species of burrowing clams.
The comber, a fish of the species .
The fish
(US) An inexperienced skier.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English gaper suffix from English gape.

Origin

English

gape

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Cognates and derived terms

agape English
gape English
gape seed English
gape-mouthed English
gapeline English
gapest English
gapeth English
gapeworm English
gaping English
gapy English
gapen Middle English
gaper Middle English