exode

noun

ex·​ode

ˈekˌsōd,

ˈegˌzōd

plural -s

1

: a comic afterpiece in the ancient Roman theater : farce, travesty

2

: exodus sense 2

Word History

Etymology

French or Latin; French exode, from Latin exodium, from Greek exodion part of a drama following the last song of the chorus, from neuter of exodios of a departure or exit, from exodos departure, going out

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