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Meaning of punkie in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈpʌŋki/

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  1. Noun

    punkie

    Etymology

    mid 18th century. From New York Dutch *punkje from Munsee Delaware pónkwəs (from Proto-Algonquian *penkw- dust, ashes + -ehs-, diminutive suffix), with alteration of the ending after Dutch -je, diminutive suffix

    Definitions

    1. minute two-winged insect that sucks the blood of mammals and birds and other insects

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