"paradoxography" meaning in English

See paradoxography in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ˌpæ.ɹə.dɒkˈsɒ.ɡɹə.fi/ [UK], /ˌpɛ.ɹəˌdɑkˈsɑ.ɡɹə.fi/ [US]
Rhymes: -ɒɡɹəfi Etymology: From paradox + -o- + -graphy. First use appears c. 1949, in the Oxford Classical Dictionary. Etymology templates: {{af|en|paradox|-o-|-graphy}} paradox + -o- + -graphy Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} paradoxography (uncountable)
  1. A type of classical literature dealing with the occurrence of abnormal or inexplicable phenomena of the natural or human world. Wikipedia link: Oxford Classical Dictionary Tags: uncountable Related terms: paradoxographer, paradoxographical
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