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Rareblue peter
The correct spelling is blue peter.
How to pronounce blue peter
noun
Say it like: Blue- pe-ter
The correct spelling is blue peter. A blue signal flag with a white rectangle in the centre, signifying "P". When flown alone, indicates that a ship is ready to sail, requiring all crew members and passengers to r…
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Meanings
noun
- 1.A blue signal flag with a white rectangle in the centre, signifying "P". When flown alone, indicates that a ship is ready to sail, requiring all crew members and passengers to return on board.
- 2.In whist, a play that calls for trumps by throwing away a higher card of a suit while holding a lower one.
- 3.The American coot, Fulica americana.
verb
- 1.In whist, to play a blue peter.
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