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stinger (stiŋ′ər)

noun

  1. a person or thing that stings; specif.,
    1. an animal or plant that stings
    2. a sharp-pointed organ used for stinging; sting
    3. Informal a blow, reply, etc. that stings
  2. a cocktail made with white crème de menthe, brandy, and ice

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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