aforismo

Spanish

noun
Definitions
  • aphorism short phrase conveying some principle or concept of thought

Etymology

Derived from Latin aphorismus derived from Ancient Greek ἀφορισμός (pithy phrase containing a general truth).

Origin

Ancient Greek

ἀφορισμός

Gloss

pithy phrase containing a general truth

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