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stupe

noun (1)
\ ˈstüp How to pronounce stupe (audio) , ˈstyüp\

Definition of stupe

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: a hot wet often medicated cloth applied externally (as to stimulate circulation)

stupe

noun (2)

Definition of stupe (Entry 2 of 2)

: a stupid person : dolt

First Known Use of stupe

Noun (1)

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1729, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for stupe

Noun (1)

Middle English, from Anglo-French, literally, tow, from Latin stuppa coarse part of flax, tow, from Greek styppē

Noun (2)

short for stupid

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stupe

noun
\ ˈst(y)üp How to pronounce stupe (audio) \

Medical Definition of stupe

: a hot wet often medicated cloth applied externally (as to stimulate circulation) a turpentine stupe

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