"paragram" meaning in English

See paragram in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: paragrams [plural]
Etymology: From Late Latin paragramma, from Ancient Greek παράγραμμα (parágramma). Etymology templates: {{uder|en|LL.|paragramma}} Late Latin paragramma, {{uder|en|grc|παράγραμμα}} Ancient Greek παράγραμμα (parágramma) Head templates: {{en-noun}} paragram (plural paragrams)
  1. A play upon words; a pun. Synonyms: paragramme

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