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OVERDELICATE
overdelicate
(adjective) extremely delicate; “an overdelicate digestive system”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
overdelicate (comparative more overdelicate, superlative most overdelicate)
Excessively delicate.
Source: Wiktionary
O"ver*del"i*cate, a.
Definition: Too delicate.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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