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vocable

noun vo·ca·ble \ ˈvō-kə-bəl \

Definition of vocable

: term; specifically : a word composed of various sounds or letters without regard to its meaning

Origin and Etymology of vocable

Middle French, from Latin vocabulum, from vocare to call, from vox voice — more at voice

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