"limboid" meaning in English

See limboid in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more limboid [comparative], most limboid [superlative]
Etymology: limbo + -oid Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|limbo|oid}} limbo + -oid Head templates: {{en-adj}} limboid (comparative more limboid, superlative most limboid)
  1. Having a likeness or similarity to the conditions of limbo or to those held therein.
    Sense id: en-limboid-en-adj-OV4hyJS~ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -oid

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