"Supercorp" meaning in English

See Supercorp in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: Blend of Supergirl + L-Corp. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|Supergirl|L-Corp}} Blend of Supergirl + L-Corp Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Supercorp
  1. (fandom slang) The ship of characters Kara Danvers (Supergirl) and Lena Luthor from the television series Supergirl. Tags: slang Categories (topical): F/M ships, Superman
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