catafaltique

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French

Etymology

From catafalque +‎ -ique.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ka.ta.fal.tik/

Adjective

catafaltique (plural catafaltiques)

  1. of or pertaining to a catafalque
  2. resembling a catafalque
    • 2022, Éponine d'Escrime, Les Reflets du Soleil, page 192:
      Sous les mers agitées, dans le Royaume des Basilosaures archaïques, Léviathan et Jörmungandr mourants, reposent sur des récifs catafaltiques les navires maudits emportés par le chagrin du coton céleste éventré.
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