"lentil-weaving" meaning in English

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Adjective

Etymology: Formed similarly to yoghurt-knitting: weaving and cooking with lentils are two hobbies stereotypically associated with environmentally-conscious or hippie lifestyles. Coined on the parenting forum Mumsnet. Etymology templates: {{m|en|yoghurt-knitting}} yoghurt-knitting Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} lentil-weaving (not comparable)
  1. (humorous, sometimes derogatory) Having left-wing, environmentalist or hippie leanings. Tags: derogatory, humorous, not-comparable, sometimes Synonyms: tree-hugging, yoghurt-knitting, lentil weaving Related terms: lentil-weaver
    Sense id: en-lentil-weaving-en-adj-Px9V-D7U Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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