sesquipedalian
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ses·qui·pe·da·lian
(sĕs'kwĭ-pĭ-dāl'yən) 
n.
A long word.
adj.
n.
A long word.
adj.
- Given to or characterized by the use of long words.
- Long and ponderous; polysyllabic.
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sesquipedalian
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sesquipedalian
[fr. L. sesquipedalis, of a foot and a half in length]
n. a long word adj. 1) given to the use of long words 2) polysyllabic
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