"Potterlock" meaning in All languages combined

See Potterlock on Wiktionary

Proper name [English]

Etymology: Blend of Potter + Sherlock. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|Potter|Sherlock}} Blend of Potter + Sherlock Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Potterlock
  1. (fandom slang) A genre of crossover fanworks blending characters, settings, and plot elements from the Harry Potter series and the television show Sherlock. Tags: slang Categories (topical): Fan fiction, Harry Potter, Sherlock (TV series)
    Sense id: en-Potterlock-en-name-n2iIV~Me Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header Topics: lifestyle

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