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muffler.

Something or someone that muffles.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈmʌflɚ/US
  1. Something or someone that muffles. A part of the exhaust pipe of a car that dampens the noise the engine produces.

    US
  2. Something or someone that muffles. An accessory for a firearm that lessens the noise at the muzzle.

  3. Something or someone that muffles. A type of scarf.

  4. Something or someone that muffles. A gas mask.

    World-War-I · rare · slang
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree English muffle Proto-Indo-European *-yósder. Proto-Italic *-āzios Latin -āriusnom. Latin -āriusbor. Proto-Germanic *-ārijaz Proto-West Germanic *-ārī Old English -ere Middle English -ere English -er English muffler From muffle + -er.

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