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logomachy

[loh-gom-uh-kee]

lo·gom·a·chy

[loh-gom-uh-kee]
noun, plural -chies.
1.
a dispute about or concerning words.
2.
an argument or debate marked by the reckless or incorrect use of words; meaningless battle of words.
3.
a game played with cards, each bearing one letter, with which words are formed.

Origin:
1560–70; < Greek logomachía. See logo-, -machy

log·o·mach·ic [law-guh-mak-ik, log-uh-] , log·o·mach·i·cal, adjective
lo·gom·a·chist, log·o·mach, noun
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Logomachy is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
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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logomachy (lɒˈɡɒməkɪ)
 
n , pl -chies
argument about words or the meaning of words
 
[C16: from Greek logomakhia, from logos word + makhē battle]
 
lo'gomachist
 
n

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