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western
What does western mean?
western (adjective): of, facing, situated in, or related to the west.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you pronounce western?
/ˈwɛstɚn/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does western come from?
From Middle English westerne, from Old English westerne, from Proto-Germanic *westrōnijaz.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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causing pain or discomfort; painfully sensitive
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of, facing, situated in, or related to the west
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far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree
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unpleasantly rough to the touch or other senses
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