"weirdscape" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: weirdscapes [plural]
Etymology: weird + -scape Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|weird|scape}} weird + -scape Head templates: {{en-noun}} weirdscape (plural weirdscapes)
  1. A bizarre place or atmosphere.
    Sense id: en-weirdscape-en-noun-93KYIkRA Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -scape

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