paroemia

noun

pa·​roe·​mia
pəˈrēmēə
plural -s
: a rhetorical proverb

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin, from Greek paroimia proverb, maxim, incidental remark, from para beside + oimos way, path, path or strain of song; probably akin to Latin vis strength, force

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“Paroemia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paroemia. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.

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