agrapha

[ag-ruh-fuh]

ag·ra·pha

[ag-ruh-fuh]
noun (used with a singular or plural verb)
the sayings of Jesus as recorded in the writings of the early Christians and in those parts of the new testament other than the Gospels.

Origin:
1885–90; < Greek, neuter plural of ágraphos, equivalent to a- a-6 + graph- (stem of gráphein to write) + -os adj. suffix; i.e., not written down (directly)
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Agrapha is always a great word to know.
So is slumgullion. Does it mean:
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
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agrapha (ˈæɡrəfə)
 
pl n
Christianity sayings of Jesus not recorded in the canonical Gospels
 
[Greek: things not written, from a-1 + graphein to write]

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