"grammelot" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈɡræməlɒt/ Forms: grammelots [plural]
Etymology: Unknown. Dario Fo claims a French origin, and it has been linked to grommeler (“to grumble”). Etymology templates: {{unk|en}} Unknown, {{der|en|fr|-}} French Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} grammelot (countable and uncountable, plural grammelots)
  1. A style of language used in satirical theater: a gibberish with macaronic and onomatopoeic elements, used in association with mime and mimicry. Wikipedia link: Dario Fo Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Theater Synonyms: gromalot Related terms: double talk
    Sense id: en-grammelot-en-noun-EUOTOM9m Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry

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