Nonsensical writing (usually verse)

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. A nonsense verse; a rigmarole, with apparent meaning, which on further attention proves to be meaningless.

The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Amphigory \Am"phi*go*ry\, n. [F. amphigouri, of uncertain derivation; perh. fr. Gr. ? + ? a circle.] A nonsense verse; a rigmarole, with apparent meaning, which on further attention proves to be meaningless. [Written also amphigouri .]

Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
1809, "burlesque nonsense writing or verse," from French amphigouri , which is of unknown origin, perhaps from Greek amphi- (see amphi- ) + gyros "circle," thus "circle on both sides," or second element may be from Greek -agoria "speech" (compare allegory, ...

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. nonsensical writing (usually verse) [syn: nonsense verse ]