grandomania

noun

gran·​do·​ma·​nia
ˌgrandōˈmānēə
: a mania for elaborate, imposing, and showy buildings or furnishings

Word History

Etymology

grand entry 1 + -o- + mania

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“Grandomania.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grandomania. Accessed 13 Dec. 2024.

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