|rabə|lāzēən, -zhən adjective
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: François Rabelais died 1553 French humorist + English -ian
1. : of, relating to, or characteristic of Rabelais or his works
2. : marked by or manifesting a gross robust humor, an extravagance of caricature, or a bold naturalism similar to that distinguishing the satire of Rabelais