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procrustean

adjective, pro·crus·te·an often capitalized \prə-ˈkrəs-tē-ən, prō-\

Definition of PROCRUSTEAN

1
:  of, relating to, or typical of Procrustes
2
:  marked by arbitrary often ruthless disregard of individual differences or special circumstances
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First Known Use of PROCRUSTEAN

1832

Other Mythology and Folklore Terms

elysian, fay, muse, nimbus, phoenix

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