panchreston

English

Etymology

Greek πάγχρηστον πανάκεια, from neuter of πάγχρηστος good for all, from πᾶν- all + χρηστός useful

Pronunciation

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /pæn.ˈkɹɛst.t(ə)n/

Noun

panchreston (plural panchrestons)

1. An explanation that is used in so many different cases that it becomes almost meaningless.