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Meaning of 'circumlocution' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Circumlocution [ n.]
- The use of many words to express an idea that might be expressed by few; indirect or roundabout language; a periphrase.

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circ circar circassian circean circensial circensian circinal circinate circination circle

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