"phenakism" meaning in All languages combined

See phenakism on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: phenakisms [plural]
Etymology: From Ancient Greek φενακιστής (phenakistḗs, “cheat, imposter”). Etymology templates: {{der|en|grc|φενακιστής||cheat, imposter}} Ancient Greek φενακιστής (phenakistḗs, “cheat, imposter”) Head templates: {{en-noun}} phenakism (plural phenakisms)
  1. (dated) deception; trickery. Tags: dated Related terms: phenakistoscope
    Sense id: en-phenakism-en-noun-rXOeqzci Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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