epexe'getically
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epexegesis (ɛˌpɛksɪˈdʒiːsɪs) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n , pl -ses | |
| 1. | the addition of a phrase, clause, or sentence to a text to provide further explanation |
| 2. | the phrase, clause, or sentence added for this purpose |
| [C17: from Greek; see | |
| epexegetic | |
| —adj | |
| epexe'getical | |
| —adj | |
| epexe'getically | |
| —adv | |
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Epexe'getically
is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
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