"Victoriana" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /vɪkˌtɔɹiˈænə/, /vɪkˌtɔɹiˈɑnə/, /vɪkˌtoʊɹiˈænə/, /vɪkˌtoʊɹiˈɑnə/
Rhymes: -ɑːnə Etymology: From Victoria + -ana. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Victoria|ana}} Victoria + -ana Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} Victoriana pl (plural only)
  1. Items related to the Victorian era, especially collectibles. Tags: plural, plural-only
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          "ref": "1962 October, Brian Haresnape, “Focus on B.R. passenger stations”, in Modern Railways, page 249:",
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          "ref": "1979 December 1, Rob Schmieder, “NEWS Revives Works by Women”, in Gay Community News, volume 7, number 19, page 11:",
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          "ref": "1962 October, Brian Haresnape, “Focus on B.R. passenger stations”, in Modern Railways, page 249:",
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