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amphigory

 
Dictionary: Am·phi·go·ry
 

n.

A nonsense verse; a rigmarole, with apparent meaning, which on further attention proves to be meaningless. [Written also amphigouri.]


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nonsense writing, usu. in verse
 
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IN BRIEF: n. - Nonsensical writing (usually verse).

 
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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: nonsensical writing (usually verse)
  Synonym: nonsense verse


 
 
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