"furcon" meaning in All languages combined

See furcon on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-furcon.wav Forms: furcons [plural]
Etymology: From fur + con. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|fur|con}} fur + con Head templates: {{en-noun}} furcon (plural furcons)
  1. (furry fandom, informal) A furry convention. Tags: informal, slang Categories (topical): Furry fandom
    Sense id: en-furcon-en-noun-6Fr7E7kK Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: lifestyle

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