am·phib·o·ly
| \ am-ˈfi-bə-lē
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plural amphibolies
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“Amphiboly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amphiboly. Accessed 6 Mar. 2021.
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The first known use of amphiboly was circa 1588
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