Shaviana

plural noun

Sha·​vi·​ana

ˌshāvēˈanə,

-änə,

-ȧnə also -ˈānə

: memorabilia concerning G. B. Shaw

has just given Yale University his entire collection of Shaviana

—New York Times

Word History

Etymology

Shavius + English -ana

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