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MUMPSIMUS noun

Definition of mumpsimus (noun)

  1. a traditional notion that is obstinately held although it is unreasonable
    • "he still holds to the old mumpsimus that a woman's place is in the kitchen"
Source: Princeton University Wordnet
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