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puffback.

Any bird of the genus Dryoscopus.

8 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. Any bird of the genus Dryoscopus.

  2. The (unintended) emission of soot or smoke from a furnace or boiler into a structure, typically caused by a burner failing to ignite properly, allowing a buildup of fumes which explode and expel soot or smoke into the structure.

Where this word comes from

From puff + back.

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