acroama

English

Etymology

From Latin acroāma.

Noun

acroama (plural acroamata)

1. rhetorical declamation
2. esoteric teaching that was not to be written down

References

• OED 2nd edition 1989

Latin

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἀκρόαμα (akroama, “something heard”).

Noun

acroāma (genitive acroāmatis); n, third declension

1. Anything heard, especially anything heard for entertainment, such as a play or musical piece.
2. performer, such as an actor or musician.

Descendants

• English: acroama
• Portuguese: acroama