luggnagg

/ˈlʌɡnæɡ/

Definitions

1. proper noun

a fictional island in Jonathan Swift’s novel ‘Gulliver’s Travels’, inhabited by a people who live to a very old age but often suffer from physical infirmity in their later years.

“In the novel, Lemuel Gulliver visits the island of Luggnagg, where he observes the unique customs and lifestyle of its inhabitants.”

Synonyms

  • island
  • nation

Antonyms

  • healthy
  • young