oxybutyria

/ˌɒksiˈbʌtɪriə/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of rare or obsolete word, often used to describe a fictional or invented term.

“The linguist was fascinated by the oxybutyria in the ancient text and spent years deciphering its meaning.”

Synonyms

  • neologism
  • pseudoword

Antonyms

  • commonplace
  • well-known