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ouroboros

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Main Entry:  ouroboros
Part of Speech:  n
Definition:  a circular symbol of a snake or dragon devouring its tail, standing for infinity or wholeness; also written uroboros or {Ouroboros]
Etymology:  1940 < Greek 'tail devourer'
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