"robinesque" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more robinesque [comparative], most robinesque [superlative]
Etymology: From robin + -esque. Etymology templates: {{af|en|robin|-esque}} robin + -esque Head templates: {{en-adj}} robinesque (comparative more robinesque, superlative most robinesque)
  1. (rare) Resembling or characteristic of robin birds. Tags: rare
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