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flannelmouth

Redmouth \Red"mouth`\ (-mouth`), n. (Zo["o]l.) Any one of several species of marine food fishes of the genus Diabasis, or H[ae]mulon, of the Southern United States, having the inside of the mouth bright red. Called also flannelmouth, and grunt.

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flannelmouth

n. 1 (context informal dated English) One who speaks in an unclear, muffled, or sluggish manner. 2 (context informal dated English) One who speaks in a glib manner with the intent of deceive or manipulate others.

Usage examples of "flannelmouth".

He would stand on the fantail and harangue whoever would listen, flannelmouthed through aching gums.