Periphrase
Pronunciation : Per"i*phrase
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [L. periphrasis, Gr. p?riphrase. See Phrase.] (Rhet.)
Definition : Defn: 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." De Quincey.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Per"i*phrase
Part of Speech : v.
Etymology : [Cf. F. p?riphraser.]
Definition : Defn: To express by periphrase or circumlocution.
t. [imp. & p. p. Periphrased; p. pr. & vb. n. Periphrasing.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Per"i*phrase
Part of Speech : v.
Definition : Defn: To use circumlocution.
i.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913