"Damoclean" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more Damoclean [comparative], most Damoclean [superlative]
Head templates: {{en-adj}} Damoclean (comparative more Damoclean, superlative most Damoclean)
  1. Of or relating to Damocles or the sword of Damocles.

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