"countertomy" meaning in All languages combined

See countertomy on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: counter- + -tomy, a calque of Chinese 反切. Etymology templates: {{affix|en|counter-|-tomy}} counter- + -tomy, {{calque|en|zh|反切|nocap=1}} calque of Chinese 反切 Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} countertomy
  1. (rare) Fanqie. Tags: rare

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