asteismus

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Synonyms: asteism, asteriscus, asterisms

Antonyms: asteism, asteriscus, asterisms

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|rhetoric}} Witty dialog or response.
2. {{lb|en|rhetoric}} In dialog, a [[retort]] based on a punning use of another speaker's word or metaphor.

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