Pant a gruel ism

pan-ta-grōō′el-izm, n. the theories and practice of Pant a gruel as described by Rabelais (1483-1553)—burlesque ironical buffoonery as a cover for serious satire: empirical medical theory and practice.— adj. Pant a gruel′ian .— ns. Pant a gruel′ion , a magic herb allegorising fortitude, patience, industry; Pantagru′elist , a cynic who uses the medium of burlesque.