"superloo" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: superloos [plural]
Etymology: super- + loo Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|super|loo}} super- + loo Head templates: {{en-noun}} superloo (plural superloos)
  1. (UK, informal) A luxurious public toilet. Tags: UK, informal
    Sense id: en-superloo-en-noun-9VtE4jmS Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with super-

Inflected forms

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