"ombliferous" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more ombliferous [comparative], most ombliferous [superlative]
Etymology: Coined by British comic writer Edward Lear. Head templates: {{en-adj}} ombliferous (comparative more ombliferous, superlative most ombliferous)
  1. A nonsense word of vague negative connotation.
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