"mathmo" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈmæθməʊ/ Forms: mathmos [plural]
Etymology: Diminutive of mathematician with -o. Etymology templates: {{m|en|mathematician}} mathematician, {{affix|en|-o}} -o Head templates: {{en-noun}} mathmo (plural mathmos)
  1. (UK, slang, chiefly Cambridge University) A mathematician. Tags: UK, slang Related terms: natsci

Inflected forms

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