"plerophory" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: plerophories [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} plerophory (plural plerophories)
  1. Fullness, especially of conviction or persuasion; the state of being fully persuaded
    Sense id: en-plerophory-en-noun-9unhMYqX Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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Alternative forms

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