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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   plural of indole form-of, plural
2. 2
   Natural disposition; innate character; unalterable intrinsic traits and qualities (collectively). uncountable

   "He must be treated as the Brachmans did their children, whose indoles they disliked."

Synonyms

All synonyms

ketoleketole

Example

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"He must be treated as the Brachmans did their children, whose indoles they disliked."

Etymology

Etymology 1

Plural of indole.

Etymology 2

From Latin indolēs (“inborn quality, nature”), from indu- (“within, in”) + -olēs (“growing”).

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