DIALLAGE

Etymology

Noun

diallage (plural diallages)

A figure of speech in which multiple arguments are brought to bear on a single point

(mineral) A green form of pyroxene.

Anagrams

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Source: Wiktionary


Di*al"la*ge, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Rhet.)

Definition: A figure by which arguments are placed in various points of view, and then turned to one point. Smart.

Di"al*lage, n. Etym: [Gr. (Min.)

Definition: A dark green or bronze-colored laminated variety of pyroxene, common in certain igneous rocks.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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