First Known Use: 1656
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sesquipedalian
adjective ses·qui·pe·da·lian \ˌses-kwə-pə-ˈdāl-yən\
Definition of SESQUIPEDALIAN
1
: having many syllables : long <sesquipedalian terms>
2
: given to or characterized by the use of long words <a sesquipedalian television commentator>
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Origin of SESQUIPEDALIAN
Latin sesquipedalis, literally, a foot and a half long, from sesqui- + ped-, pes foot — more at foot
Rhymes with SESQUIPEDALIAN
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