English Explanatory Dictionary

gallipot word

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A difficult and obscure word, particularly when used gratuitously to give an appearance of being learned.

Word forms

gallipot word gallipot words

Etymology

From the use of such words on apothecaries' jars.

Related words

apothecary's Latin inkhorn term talk like an apothecary
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