"zetabetical" meaning in All languages combined

See zetabetical on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Etymology: Blend of zeta + alphabetical Etymology templates: {{blend|en|zeta|alphabetical}} Blend of zeta + alphabetical Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} zetabetical (not comparable)
  1. (rare) In reverse alphabetical order. Tags: not-comparable, rare Categories (topical): Alphabets
    Sense id: en-zetabetical-en-adj-IkMwEBQ- Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header

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