periphrase
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Per·i·phrase n. Rhet. The use of more words than are necessary to express the idea; a roundabout, or indirect, way of speaking; circumlocution. “To describe by enigmatic periphrases.”
Per·i·phrase, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Periphrased p. pr. & vb. n. Periphrasing.] To express by periphrase or circumlocution.
Per·i·phrase, v. i. To use circumlocution.
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