- kyriolexy
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(ˈkaɪrɪəʊˌlɛksɪ)[ad. Gr. κῡριολεξία, f. κῡ́ριος authoritative, authorized, proper + -λεξια speaking (cf. λέξις speech, word).]The use of literal expressions.in Cassell's Encycl. Dict.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
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Kyriolexy — Kyr i*o*lex y, Kyriology Kyr i*ol o*gy, n. [Gr. ?, ?. See {Curiologic}.] The use of literal or simple expressions, as distinguished from the use of figurative or obscure ones. Krauth Fleming. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
kyriolexy — The use of literal expressions … Grandiloquent dictionary
Kyriology — Kyriolexy Kyr i*o*lex y, Kyriology Kyr i*ol o*gy, n. [Gr. ?, ?. See {Curiologic}.] The use of literal or simple expressions, as distinguished from the use of figurative or obscure ones. Krauth Fleming. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
