"cyphertext" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: cyphertexts [plural]
Etymology: From cypher + text. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|cypher|text}} cypher + text Head templates: {{en-noun}} cyphertext (plural cyphertexts)
  1. Alternative spelling of ciphertext Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: ciphertext
    Sense id: en-cyphertext-en-noun-IeA5gPnq Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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