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单词 peristrophe
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Definition of peristrophe in English:

peristrophe

noun pɪˈrɪstrəfi
rare, literary
  • An instance of turning round, a revolution; a person who turns to an opposing viewpoint.

Origin

Early 18th century; earliest use found in Myles Davies (1662–?1719), bibliographer. From ancient Greek περιστροϕή turning or spinning round from περι- + στροϕή, after περιστρέϕειν to turn round.

 
 

Definition of peristrophe in US English:

peristrophe

nounpɪˈrɪstrəfi
rare, literary
  • An instance of turning round, a revolution; a person who turns to an opposing viewpoint.

Origin

Early 18th century; earliest use found in Myles Davies (1662–?1719), bibliographer. From ancient Greek περιστροϕή turning or spinning round from περι- + στροϕή, after περιστρέϕειν to turn round.

 
 
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