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Londonesque

American  
[luhn-duh-nesk] / ˌlʌn dəˈnɛsk /

adjective

  1. resembling or characteristic of London, England.

  2. resembling or characteristic of the writings of Jack London.


Etymology

Origin of Londonesque

First recorded in 1860–65; London + -esque

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A mysterious rat plague has befallen the Londonesque city.

From Forbes Oct. 9, 2012

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