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sesquipedalian
adjective
- measuring a foot and a half
- very long: said of words
- using, or characterized by the use of, long words
Also sesquipedal
noun
a long word
Related Forms:
- sesquipedalianism noun
See sesquipedalian in American Heritage Dictionary 4
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