astronut en · NOUN
Etymology
Blend of astronaut + nut.
Meanings
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(slang) A person with an obsessive interest in astronomy.
He was an “astronut”, a lover of all things extraterrestrial. For him astronomy was so great a passion it bordered on obsession.
2023, You Cannot Kill the Root, Nathan Kuzack:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| astronuts | Number=Plur | lexicographic |