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circumlocution in Greek

circumlocution in Greek

περίφραση
noun
(uncountable) A roundabout or indirect way of speaking; thus:
πολυλογία
noun
(uncountable) A roundabout or indirect way of speaking; thus:
περίφραση
noun
(countable) An instance of such usage; a roundabout expression, whether an inadvisable one or a necessary one.
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