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 Definitions of ugly duckling  [ˈʌg li]  

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Definition of 'ugly duckling' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) ugly duckling
an unattractive or unpromising child who becomes a beautiful or much-admired adult.

Etymology:  (1880–85; after the bird in the story of the same name by Hans Christian Andersen)

Definition of 'ugly duckling' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) ugly duckling
an ugly or unpromising child who grows into a beautiful or worthy person

'ugly duckling' - Nearby Entries  

ugli  uglify  ugliness  ugly  ugly duckling  ugo buoncompagni  ugrian  



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