perifrase

Dutch

Etymology

Ultimately from Ancient Greek περίφρασις (períphrasis). This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌpeː.riˈfraː.zə/

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• Hyphenation: pe‧ri‧fra‧se
• Rhymes: -aːzə

Noun

perifrase f (plural perifrasen or perifrases)

1. periphrasis, circumlocution

Related terms

• perifrastisch