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rabelais
 

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Noun rabelais has 1 sense
  1. Rabelais, Francois Rabelais - author of satirical attacks on medieval scholasticism (1494-1553)
    --1 is a kind of satirist, ironist, ridiculer

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Rabelais

Definition

Rabelais can refer to:

  • A French writer and humanist of the Renaissance period, known for his comedic and satirical works.
  • A person who enjoys excessive indulgence in food and drink.

Examples

Example 1 (as a proper noun):

François Rabelais was a prominent French writer and humanist of the 16th century.

Example 2 (as a noun):

John is a complete rabelais; he always prefers a lavish feast over a simple dinner.

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