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Webster 1913 Edition


Perigraph

Per′i-graph

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Noun.
[Gr. [GREEK] outline; [GREEK] round, about + [GREEK] to write.]
A careless or inaccurate delineation of anything.
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Webster 1828 Edition


Perigraph

PER'IGRAPH

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Noun.
[Gr. about, and a writing.]
1.
A careless or inaccurate delineation of any thing.
2.
The white lines or impressions that appear on the musculus rectus of the abdomen.

Definition 2024


perigraph

perigraph

English

Noun

perigraph (plural perigraphs)

  1. (dated) An instrument for measuring a person's ability to flex the neck and limbs.
  2. (rare) A careless or inaccurate delineation of anything.