n.
A nonsense verse; a rigmarole, with apparent meaning, which on further attention proves to be meaningless. [Written also amphigouri.]
| Dictionary: Am·phi·go·ry |
A nonsense verse; a rigmarole, with apparent meaning, which on further attention proves to be meaningless. [Written also amphigouri.]
| Wordsmith Words: amphigory |
(AM-fi-gor-ee)
noun
A nonsensical piece of writing, usually in verse form, typically composed as a parody.
Etymology
From French amphigouri, of obscure origin
| Obscure Words: amphigory |
| Word Tutor: amphigory |
| WordNet: amphigory |
The noun has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
nonsensical writing (usually verse)
Synonym: nonsense verse
| amphigoric | |
| Jabberwocky (Criticism) (poem) | |
| Mad Sin |
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