Gre·cism
| \ ˈgrē-ˌsi-zəm
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Definition of Grecism
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: a Greek idiom
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: a quality or style imitative of Greek art or culture
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“Grecism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Grecism. Accessed 16 Aug. 2022.
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The first known use of Grecism was in 1570
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