"zorkmid" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: zorkmids [plural]
Etymology: From the computer game Zork (1980). Head templates: {{en-noun}} zorkmid (plural zorkmids)
  1. (video games) A fictional unit of currency used in various computer games. Categories (topical): Currencies, Video games Related terms: Zorkian
    Sense id: en-zorkmid-en-noun-DxF4HKqF Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: video-games

Inflected forms

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