"amphibolia" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From Ancient Greek ἀμφιβολία (amphibolía, “ambiguity”), from ἀμφίβολος (amphíbolos, “ambiguous, doubtful”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|grc|ἀμφιβολία||ambiguity}} Ancient Greek ἀμφιβολία (amphibolía, “ambiguity”) Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} amphibolia (uncountable)
  1. Ambiguity in writing; amphiboly. Tags: uncountable
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