nogeneralentry
nounUK /ˌnəʊˈdʒɛnərəl ˈɛntri/
US /ˌnoʊˈdʒɛnərəl ˈɛntri/
A made-up word that means there is no regular word for something.
The dictionary showed nogeneralentry because the word did not exist.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A sign that a search found nothing.
The screen displayed nogeneralentry after the failed search.
3. A pretend word used to fill an empty spot in a list.
He typed nogeneralentry into the empty box.
4. A way to say a word is not listed in a book.
The teacher explained that nogeneralentry means the word is absent.