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enchorial

Definition of enchorial

adjective

rare
  • denoting or relating to the kind of language used by ordinary people; colloquial or demotic.

Origin:

early 19th century: from Greek egkhōrios 'in or of the country' (from en- 'within' + khōra 'country') + -al

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