parergon

noun

par·​er·​gon

paˈrərˌgän

plural parerga

-gə

1

: something subordinate or accessory

especially : an ornamental accessory or embellishment

2

: a subordinate activity or work : work undertaken in addition to one's main employment

a parergon, pondered and written during … moments of leisure

—J. D. Wilson

Word History

Etymology

Latin, from Greek, from par- para- entry 1 + ergon work

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