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PERIPLUS
Etymology
Noun
periplus (plural peripluses or peripli or periploi)
(literature) An account of a voyage, particularly those of Hanno and Arrian, recording ports and coastal landmarks. [1613]
A voyage along a coast. [1677]
(uncommon) synonym of circuit: the path or distance around a coast. [1776]
(uncommon) synonym of circumnavigation: a voyage around an island or the world. [1854]
Usage notes
The uncommon plural periploi is a hypercorrection, mistakenly applying the Greek plural of periplous to the Latin form periplus.
Coordinate terms
• periegesis
• terrier
Anagrams
• supplier
Source: Wiktionary
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PUNGENCY
(noun) wit having a sharp and caustic quality; “he commented with typical pungency”; “the bite of satire”
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