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periphrasis in Greek

periphrasis in Greek is περίφραση.

periphrasis in Greek

περίφραση
noun
Pronounced: perifrasi
The use of a longer expression instead of a shorter one with a similar meaning, for example "I am going to" instead of "I will".
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What is "periphrasis" in Greek?

"periphrasis" in Greek is περίφραση.

How do you pronounce περίφραση?

"periphrasis" in Greek is περίφραση, pronounced "perifrasi".

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