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sesquipedalian
ses·qui·pe·da·lian [ sèskwipə dáylee ən ] or ses·quip·e·dal [ se skwíppəd'l, sèskwi pédd'l ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. using long words: characterized by the use of long words
2. long: containing a great many letters or syllables


noun  (plural ses·qui·pe·da·lians) (plural ses·quip·e·dals)
Definition:
 
long word: a word with many letters or syllables
[Early 17th century. < Latin sesquipedalis "measuring one and one-half feet" < sesqui- (see sesqui-) + ped- "foot"]

ses·qui·pe·da·lian·ism noun
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