"Bandersnatch" meaning in All languages combined

See Bandersnatch on Wiktionary

Proper name [English]

IPA: /ˈbændə(ɹ)snæt͡ʃ/
Rhymes: -ætʃ Etymology: Coined by Lewis Carroll in 1863 (see quotation). Etymology templates: {{coinage|en|Lewis Carroll}} Coined by Lewis Carroll Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Bandersnatch
  1. An obscure fictional creature mentioned in two of Lewis Carroll's poems. Wikipedia link: Bandersnatch Related terms: frumious
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