"lostwave" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From lost + -wave. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|lost|wave}} lost + -wave Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} lostwave (uncountable)
  1. Music of unknown origin. Wikipedia link: lostwave Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Music
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