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macaronian (a.)
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- The Macaronian language, a blend of Italian and Arabic, was once widely spoken in the Mediterranean.
- The macaronic poem "Liber Macaronices" ridiculed academic jargon by mixing Latin and vernacular language.
- Macaronian texts often served as linguistic jokes or parodies.
- The Italian playwright Ruzante was known for his macaronic comedies, which mixed Venetian and Latin.
- Macaronian verse could be used to express both humor and erudition.
- The French poet François Rabelais wrote macaronic passages in his satirical novel "Gargantua and Pantagruel."
- Macaronian sermons were sometimes preached in medieval Europe to entertain and educate the audience.
- The modern German slang term "Macaroni" refers to someone who speaks a mixed language or uses pompous language.
- The Macaronic Society, founded in 1988, promotes the study and appreciation of macaronic literature.
- Macaronian language and literature continues to be studied and appreciated for its linguistic playfulness and historical significance.
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The Macaronian language, a blend of Italian and Arabic, was once widely spoken in the Mediterranean.
The macaronic poem "Liber Macaronices" ridiculed academic jargon by mixing Latin and vernacular language.
Macaronian texts often served as linguistic jokes or parodies.
The Italian playwright Ruzante was known for his macaronic comedies, which mixed Venetian and Latin.
