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preluncheon

adjective
pre·lun·cheon | \ ˌprē-ˈlən-chən \
variants: or pre-luncheon

Definition of preluncheon 

: occurring or done in the time preceding a luncheon a pre-luncheon speech pre-luncheon drinks

First Known Use of preluncheon

1909, in the meaning defined above

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Dictionary Entries near preluncheon

preludize

prelumbar

prelunch

preluncheon

prelusion

prelusive

prem

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