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Faunamorphs & Floramorphs

A Lexicon Drawn from the Natural World

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Faunamorphs & Floramorphs

A Lexicon Drawn from the Natural World

Like putting lipstick on a pig

Home The Lexicon Like putting lipstick on a pig

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Like putting lipstick on a pig

Definition

A futile attempt to make something unattractive look better.

Language

English

Type

Faunamorph

Subcategory

Porcines

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