Associations to the word «Rabelaisian»

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Wiktionary

RABELAISIAN, adjective. Pertaining to the works or period of Rabelais.
RABELAISIAN, adjective. Possessing a style of satirical humour characterized by exaggerated or grotesque characters and coarse jokes.

Dictionary definition

RABELAISIAN, adjective. Of or relating to or characteristic of Francois Rabelais or his works; "Rabelaisian characters".

Wise words

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