"epimythium" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: epimythia [plural]
Etymology: From Ancient Greek ἐπιμύθιον (epimúthion). More at epimyth. Etymology templates: {{der|en|grc|ἐπιμύθιον|}} Ancient Greek ἐπιμύθιον (epimúthion) Head templates: {{en-noun|epimythia}} epimythium (plural epimythia)
  1. A moral appended to the end of a story; an aftertale. Related terms: epimyth
    Sense id: en-epimythium-en-noun-iNTHpoZf Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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