"Tarzanesque" meaning in All languages combined

See Tarzanesque on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Forms: more Tarzanesque [comparative], most Tarzanesque [superlative]
Etymology: From Tarzan + -esque. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Tarzan|esque}} Tarzan + -esque Head templates: {{en-adj}} Tarzanesque (comparative more Tarzanesque, superlative most Tarzanesque)
  1. Reminiscent of the fictional Tarzan; suggesting savage jungle life.
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