"Agatha Christiesque" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more Agatha Christiesque [comparative], most Agatha Christiesque [superlative]
Head templates: {{en-adj|nolinkhead=1}} Agatha Christiesque (comparative more Agatha Christiesque, superlative most Agatha Christiesque)
  1. Alternative form of Agatha Christie-esque. Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: Agatha Christie-esque
    Sense id: en-Agatha_Christiesque-en-adj-rGkqbK5P Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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