apophthegm meaning

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apophthegm (noun): a short pithy instructive saying.

Definition of apophthegm

  1. a short pithy instructive saying

    Synonyms: aphorism, apothegm

    Type of: maxim

Scrabble score: 23 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with AP · words ending in GM · 10-letter words

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