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/mee ow", myow/, n.1. the characteristic sound a cat makes.2. a spiteful or catty remark.v.i.3. to make the sound of a cat.4. to make a spiteful or catty remark.Also, miaow, miaou, miaul.[1870-75; imit.]
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