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macaroni philosophers

macaroni philosophers is the plural of macaroni philosopher.

Meaning of macaroni philosopher

Noun

macaroni philosopher (plural macaroni philosophers)

  1. (derogatory, nonce-word, obsolete) One who mixes up and confuses different topics of study.
    • in this fanciful æra, macaroni philoſophers hold flirtation with ſcience, taken the lead of all the other elementſ, and thoſe whoſe nerves have found no relief in change of ſky, or variety, ſeek for a refuge here, in fixed air.1797, Thomas Erskine, “Mr. Erſkine's Deſcripton of Buxton”, in The Monthly Magazine, volume 3, page 92

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What is macaroni philosophers the plural of?
Macaroni philosophers is the plural of macaroni philosopher.

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