Perispome

//ˈpɛ.ɹɪ.spəʊm// adj, noun, verb

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A word with a perispomene on its last syllable; a perispomenon. Ancient-Greek
Verb
  1. 1
    To place a perispomene on the last syllable of (a word). Ancient-Greek, transitive
Adjective
  1. 1
    Having a perispomene on the last syllable. Ancient-Greek, not-comparable

Etymology

Abbreviation of perispomenon.

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