Half-dozen


[half-duhz-uh n, hahf-] /ˈhælfˈdʌz ən, ˈhɑf-/

noun
1.
one half of a dozen; six.
adjective
2.
considering six as a unit; consisting of six.
determiner
1.
(preceded by a)

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