"banjolike" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more banjolike [comparative], most banjolike [superlative]
Etymology: banjo + -like Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|banjo|like}} banjo + -like Head templates: {{en-adj}} banjolike (comparative more banjolike, superlative most banjolike)
  1. Resembling or characteristic of a banjo
    Sense id: en-banjolike-en-adj-OX8z6FYk Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -like

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