ecbole
Pronunciation: /ˈɛkbəliː/
The English word “ecbole” has 2 meanings listed here.
noun
- A digression, (especially) one in which a person is introduced speaking his or her own words.
- The raising or sharping of a tone, especially (historical) in relation to Ancient Greek music.
Etymology
Borrowed from Ancient Greek ἐκβολή (ekbolḗ, “a digression”), from ἐκβάλλω (ekbállō, “to throw out”).
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