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COCAGNE

\kˈɒkaɡnɪ], \kˈɒkaɡnɪ], \k_ˈɒ_k_a_ɡ_n_ɪ]\

Definitions of COCAGNE

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language

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The land of cookery or good living: an imaginary country of luxury and delight.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

An imaginary country of idleness and luxury; London and its suburbs.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

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