Dame Ed‧na /deɪm ˈednə/
a humorous middle-aged female character invented and performed by the male Australian comedian Barry Humphries. Her full name is ‘Dame Edna Everage’, and she is known for her unusual, brightly decorated clothes and GLASSES, and for thinking that she is very attractive, amusing, and intelligent. She speaks with a strong Australian accent, and often makes fun of people in the audience.

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