"Messalinian" meaning in All languages combined

See Messalinian on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Forms: more Messalinian [comparative], most Messalinian [superlative]
Etymology: From Messalina + -ian. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Messalina|ian}} Messalina + -ian Head templates: {{en-adj}} Messalinian (comparative more Messalinian, superlative most Messalinian)
  1. Reminiscent of Messalina; scheming and lascivious.
    Sense id: en-Messalinian-en-adj-Ndaj0wHG Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ian

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