"horrorscape" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: horrorscapes [plural]
Etymology: From horror + -scape. Etymology templates: {{af|en|horror|-scape}} horror + -scape Head templates: {{en-noun}} horrorscape (plural horrorscapes)
  1. A horrific landscape.
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