sesquipedalian

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Definitions

Adjective Satellite
given to the overuse of long words; "sesquipedalian orators"; "this sesquipedalian way of saying one has no money"
Adjective Satellite
(of words) long and ponderous; having many syllables; "sesquipedalian technical terms"
Noun
a very long word (a foot and a half long)