"calypsonian" meaning in All languages combined

See calypsonian on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: calypsonians [plural]
Etymology: calypso + -n- + -ian Etymology templates: {{af|en|calypso|-n-|-ian}} calypso + -n- + -ian Head templates: {{en-noun}} calypsonian (plural calypsonians)
  1. A calypso musician. Categories (topical): Musicians, People

Inflected forms

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