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acyrologia (Greek)
An improper use of a word.
An overly delicate euphemism, as, for example, the 19th century prudish avoidance of mentioning a chicken’s breast or leg by saying “white meat” and “dark meat”.
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Latin Proverbs, Mottoes, Phrases, and Words: Group A
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