"fanimorous" meaning in English

See fanimorous in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more fanimorous [comparative], most fanimorous [superlative]
Etymology: From Yoruba fanimọ́ra + -ous. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|yo|fanimọ́ra}} Yoruba fanimọ́ra, {{af|en|-ous}} -ous Head templates: {{en-adj}} fanimorous (comparative more fanimorous, superlative most fanimorous)
  1. (Nigeria, slang) beautiful, attractive, captivating Tags: Nigeria, slang
    Sense id: en-fanimorous-en-adj-kU3Rnqhu Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ous, Nigerian English

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