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        fill·ing

        filling

         
        pronunciation:
        fI lIng
        parts of speech:
        noun, adjective
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        part of speech: noun
        definition 1: material used to fill a cavity in a tooth.
        My dentist uses gold fillings.
        definition 2: a mixture of food used to fill certain kinds of food dishes.
        The chef made tacos with a chicken filling.These donuts have a vanilla cream filling.
         
        part of speech: adjective
        definition: of food, causing one to feel full after eating.
        The stew is very filling. I can't eat more than a small bowl.
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