"Ekbergian" meaning in English

See Ekbergian in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more Ekbergian [comparative], most Ekbergian [superlative]
Etymology: Ekberg + -ian Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Ekberg|ian}} Ekberg + -ian Head templates: {{en-adj}} Ekbergian (comparative more Ekbergian, superlative most Ekbergian)
  1. Reminiscent of Anita Ekberg (1931–2015), Swedish actress, model, and sex symbol.

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