Nabokovian

adj

Meaning

Of or pertaining to Vladimir Nabokov (1899-1977) or his writings, characterised by a lush descriptive style and intricate wordplay.

Etymology / origin

Etymology tree English Nabokov Proto-Indo-European *-nós Proto-Italic *-nos Latin -nus Latin -ānus Latin -iānusbor. English -ian English Nabokovian From Nabokov + -ian.

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