quinquefarious

Meanings

• Noun

  A term of unknown meaning or origin, sometimes used in a humorous or nonsensical context.

  - "The quinquefarious beast of Burden Island is said to have five colors in its fur."
  - "In the quinquefarious land of Zog, the sun rises and sets five times a day."

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Variants

List of all variants of quinquefarious that leads to same result
nefarious , nefariously

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The origin and meaning of the word 'quinquefarious' are uncertain.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The word 'quinquefarious' is sometimes used as a nonsense word or place holder in literature, particularly in the works of Lewis Carroll and other authors of the Surrealist movement.

2. The term has also been used in science fiction and fantasy to describe exotic creatures or planets with five distinct colors or characteristics.

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How to Memorize "quinquefarious"

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   - Imagine a five-colored creature or object to represent the word 'quinquefarious'. Visualize this image in detail to help remember the word.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'quinquefarious' with something five-colored or five-sided, such as a five-pointed star or a rainbow.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase, such as 'Quincy's five-colored array' or 'Quirky quintet of fabulous hues', to help remember the word and its meaning.

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