amphibology

 
Pronunciation: /ˌamfɪˈbɒlədʒi/

noun (plural amphibologies)

  • a phrase or sentence that is grammatically ambiguous, such as She sees more of her children than her husband.

Origin:

late Middle English: from Old French amphibologie, from late Latin amphibologia, from Latin amphibolia, from Greek amphibolos 'ambiguous' (see amphibole)