unflare

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

un- +‎ flare

Verb[edit]

unflare (third-person singular simple present unflares, present participle unflaring, simple past and past participle unflared)

  1. (transitive) To restore from a flared position.
    • 2013, Lynn Brunelle, Mama's Little Book of Tricks, page 105:
      It takes practice to flare and unflare the old nostrils without changing your expression. But when done correctly, this can be a great silent and secret message of affection between you and your kids when necessary.

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