"barcalounger" meaning in All languages combined

See barcalounger on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: barcaloungers [plural]
Etymology: Genericization of the trademark BarcaLounger, from Barcalo (“the manufacturer”) + lounger, named after Edward J. Barcalo (1870–1963). Etymology templates: {{blend|en|Barcalo|lounger|gloss1=the manufacturer|notext=1}} Barcalo (“the manufacturer”) + lounger, {{!}} |, {{lang|en|Edward J. Barcalo}} Edward J. Barcalo, {{named-after|en|Edward J. Barcalo|born=1870|died=1963|nocap=1|wplink==}} named after Edward J. Barcalo (1870–1963) Head templates: {{en-noun}} barcalounger (plural barcaloungers)
  1. (Canada, US, dated) A plush stuffed recliner armchair. Tags: Canada, US, dated Synonyms: lazyboy

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