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1. preen

verb. ['ˈpriːn'] dress or groom with elaborate care.

Etymology

  • pren (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • preon (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

Rhymes with Preen

  • nitrosomine
  • trampoline
  • mujahideen
  • mujahedeen
  • bodenstein
  • valentin
  • unforeseen
  • sunscreen
  • submachine
  • seventeen
  • reconvene
  • propylene
  • poliquin
  • peloquin
  • norma-jean
  • marroquin
  • geraldine
  • circumvene
  • bornstein
  • benyamin
  • barentine
  • aquamarine
  • wolverine
  • thomasine
  • tangerine
  • tambourine
  • submarine
  • st_jean
  • smithereen
  • sixteen

2. preen

verb. ['ˈpriːn'] clean with one's bill.

Etymology

  • pren (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • preon (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

3. preen

verb. ['ˈpriːn'] pride or congratulate (oneself) for an achievement.

Etymology

  • pren (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • preon (Old English (ca. 450-1100))