"kyriolexy" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} kyriolexy (uncountable)
  1. (rare) The use of literal expressions, as opposed to figurative; of clear, as opposed to obscure. Tags: rare, uncountable
    Sense id: en-kyriolexy-en-noun-aQenWrV0 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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