English Explanatory Dictionary

compursion

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A pursing, as of the lips.

Pronunciation

/kəmˈpɜːʒn̩/ /-ʃn̩/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-compersion.wav /kəmˈpɜɹʒən/ /-ʃən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Naomi Persephone Amethyst (NaomiAmethyst)-compersion.wav

Word forms

compursion compursions

Etymology

From com- (prefix meaning ‘together’) + purse (“to press (one’s lips) in and together so that they protrude”, verb) + -ion (suffix denoting an action or process, or condition or state).

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