"paragram" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: paragrams [plural], paragramme [alternative]
Etymology: Borrowed from Late Latin paragramma, from Ancient Greek παράγραμμα (parágramma). Etymology templates: {{bor+|en|LL.|paragramma}} Borrowed from Late Latin paragramma, {{bor|en|grc|παράγραμμα}} Ancient Greek παράγραμμα (parágramma) Head templates: {{en-noun}} paragram (plural paragrams)
  1. A play upon words; a pun. Translations (a play upon words; a pun): paragram [inanimate, masculine] (Polish)

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