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analects
noun plural an·a·lects \ˈa-nə-ˌlek(t)s\
Definition of ANALECTS
: selected miscellaneous written passages
Variants of ANALECTS
an·a·lects also an·a·lec·ta \ˌa-nə-ˈlek-tə\
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Origin of ANALECTS
New Latin analecta, from Greek analekta, neuter plural of analektos, verbal of analegein to collect, from ana- + legein to gather — more at legend
First Known Use: 1652
Rhymes with ANALECTS
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