Amphigouri

/ˌæmfɪˈɡʊri/ noun

Definition

A French variant form of amphigory; meaningless verse that sounds sophisticated.

Etymology

A French adoption of the Greek-derived term 'amphigory,' reflecting how the concept was popular in French literary circles. The French often preserved the Greek '-i' ending in borrowed terms.

Kelly Says

French writers especially loved amphigoury as an art form—they'd deliberately write poems that sounded beautiful but meant absolutely nothing, turning meaninglessness into high art.

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