perifrase

Dutch

Etymology

Ultimately from Ancient Greek περίφρασις (períphrasis). This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌpeː.riˈfraː.zə/
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  • Hyphenation: pe‧ri‧fra‧se
  • Rhymes: -aːzə

Noun

perifrase f (plural perifrasen or perifrases)

  1. periphrasis, circumlocution
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