"gallipot word" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: gallipot words [plural]
Etymology: From the use of such words on apothecaries' jars. Head templates: {{en-noun}} gallipot word (plural gallipot words)
  1. (chiefly in the plural) A difficult and obscure word, particularly when used gratuitously to give an appearance of being learned. Tags: in-plural Related terms: apothecary's Latin, inkhorn term, talk like an apothecary
    Sense id: en-gallipot_word-en-noun-gf9TSLYX Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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