"Ximenean" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

IPA: /hɪˈmeɪ.ni.ən/ Forms: more Ximenean [comparative], most Ximenean [superlative]
Etymology: Ximénez or Ximenes + -an Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Ximenes|an}} Ximenes + -an Head templates: {{en-adj}} Ximenean (comparative more Ximenean, superlative most Ximenean)
  1. Of or pertaining to the cryptic crossword style used and defined by "Ximenes" (Derrick Somerset Macnutt), whereby an acceptable cryptic clue must have a precise definition, a fair and strictly grammatical subsidiary indication, and no redundant elements beyond these.
    Sense id: en-Ximenean-en-adj--J03~er- Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English entries with language name categories using raw markup, English terms suffixed with -an Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 47 20 33 Disambiguation of English entries with language name categories using raw markup: 45 17 38 Disambiguation of English terms suffixed with -an: 38 22 40
  2. Pertaining to the religious teachings and publications of Ximénez de Cisneros.
    Sense id: en-Ximenean-en-adj-JB8RibsG Categories (other): English entries with language name categories using raw markup, English terms suffixed with -an Disambiguation of English entries with language name categories using raw markup: 45 17 38 Disambiguation of English terms suffixed with -an: 38 22 40

Noun [English]

IPA: /hɪˈmeɪ.ni.ən/ Forms: Ximeneans [plural]
Etymology: Ximénez or Ximenes + -an Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Ximenes|an}} Ximenes + -an Head templates: {{en-noun}} Ximenean (plural Ximeneans)
  1. A cruciverbalist or crossword fan who shares Ximenes's beliefs about fair crossword setting.
    Sense id: en-Ximenean-en-noun-GjKRMw3P Categories (other): Undetermined quotations with omitted translation, English entries with language name categories using raw markup, English terms suffixed with -an Disambiguation of English entries with language name categories using raw markup: 45 17 38 Disambiguation of English terms suffixed with -an: 38 22 40

Inflected forms

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