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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

flews

/flews/ noun · British & US
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What does flews mean?

noun

A flews is a part of a fish's mouth, specifically the thin skin or membrane that covers the gill rakers. It is also a rare or obsolete term for a type of fishhook.

Example

"The angler carefully examined the flews of the fish to ensure it was securely hooked."

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