Samsonian
Pronunciations (2)
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/sæmˈsəʊ.ni.ən/
Pronunciation notes
- Received-Pronunciation
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/sæmˈsoʊ.ni.ən/
Pronunciation notes
- General-American
Adjective
Of, resembling, or characteristic of the Biblical Samson. Possessing or exhibiting great strength.
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Samsonian effort
a Samsonian feat
Of, resembling, or characteristic of the Biblical Samson. Having long hair.
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More examples (1)
I simply mention ‘toes’ to emphasize the fact that from the top of her Samsonian locks to the bottom of her Cinderellian boots she is the neatest, sweetest, grandest girl this side of heaven, hades—purgatory or limbo!
Word forms
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