qualoid
n.— «The “qualoid” form may just be enough differentiation to help the Corrie escape the continuing broadsheet print warfare.» —“Sunday Correspondent; advertising must grab readers” Campaign (U.K.) Sept. 28, 1990. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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