English Explanatory Dictionary

ecbole

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A digression, (especially) one in which a person is introduced speaking his or her own words.
  2. The raising or sharping of a tone, especially (historical) in relation to Ancient Greek music.

Pronunciation

/ˈɛkbəliː/

Word forms

ecbole ecboles

Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek ἐκβολή (ekbolḗ, “a digression”), from ἐκβάλλω (ekbállō, “to throw out”).

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