"Poirotian" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Forms: more Poirotian [comparative], most Poirotian [superlative]
Etymology: From Poirot + -ian. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Poirot|ian}} Poirot + -ian Head templates: {{en-adj}} Poirotian (comparative more Poirotian, superlative most Poirotian)
  1. Of or relating to the fictional detective Hercule Poirot in the works of Agatha Christie. Categories (topical): British fiction Related terms: Poirotesque
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