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jejune definition

je·june (ji jo̵̅o̅n′)

adjective

  1. not nourishing; barren
  2. not interesting or satisfying; dull or empty

  3. Etymology: ? by confusion with juvenile

    not mature; childish

Etymology: L jejunus, empty, dry, barren

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