perispomenon

noun

peri·​spome·​non
ˌperəˈspämənən,
-pōm-,
-məˌnän
plural perispomena
: a word having the circumflex accent on the last syllable

Word History

Etymology

Greek perispōmenon neuter of perispōmenos, present passive participle of perispan to pronounce with a circumflex accent, draw off from around, from peri- + span to draw

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“Perispomenon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/perispomenon. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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