"angels-dancing-on-the-head-of-a-pin" meaning in All languages combined

See angels-dancing-on-the-head-of-a-pin on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

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  1. Adjectival or attributive form of angels dancing on the head of a pin. Tags: adjectival, attributive, form-of Form of: angels dancing on the head of a pin Related terms: angels dancing on the head of a pin, count angels on pinheads
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