gallipot word
gallipot word · gallipot words
A difficult and obscure word, particularly when used gratuitously to give an…A difficult and obscure word, particularly when used gratuitously to give an appearance of being learned.
Meaning
1 senses(in the plural)A difficult and obscure word, particularly when used gratuitously to give an appearance of being learned.
Origin
From the use of such words on apothecaries' jars.From the use of such words on apothecaries' jars.
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Forms
plural: gallipot words| Singular | gallipot word |
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Word family
1 related wordsRelatedinkhorn term