"weirdscape" meaning in All languages combined

See weirdscape on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: weirdscapes [plural]
Etymology: From weird + -scape. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|weird|scape}} weird + -scape Head templates: {{en-noun}} weirdscape (plural weirdscapes)
  1. A bizarre place or atmosphere.

Inflected forms

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