Meaning Of The Word Sesquipedalian

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sesquipedalian in American English
measuring a foot and a half
adjective: given to using long words
noun: a sesquipedalian word

sesquipedalian in British English
adjective: tending to use very long words
noun: a polysyllabic word

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