Perispome
//ˈpɛ.ɹɪ.spəʊm// adj, noun, verb
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Definitions
Noun
- 1 A word with a perispomene on its last syllable; a perispomenon. Ancient-Greek
Verb
- 1 To place a perispomene on the last syllable of (a word). Ancient-Greek, transitive
Adjective
- 1 Having a perispomene on the last syllable. Ancient-Greek, not-comparable
Etymology
Abbreviation of perispomenon.
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