euphrasies

Variant of euphrasy

euphrasy definition

eu·phra·sy (yo̵̅o̅′frə sē)

noun pl. euphrasies -·sies

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Etymology: ME eufrasie < ML euphrasia < Gr < euphrainein, to cheer < eu- (see eu-) + phrēn, mind (see phreno-

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