PALIMPSEST
(noun, verb)Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Palimpsest.
How to pronounce palimpsest:
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Palimpsest - as a noun
A manuscript (usually written on papyrus or parchment) on which more than one text has been written with the earlier writing incompletely erased and still visible
Palimpsest - as a verb
To scrape clean, as in parchment, for reuse.
On paper: to reuse, often by erasure or change of pen direction or color. especially fueled by earth day.
Example: "Typically refers to a multi-layered work, e.g.: new ads covering old on a roadside sign."
Example Sentences
"The ancient manuscript was a palimpsest with layers of text written over each other."
"Archaeologists found a palimpsest underneath the tombstone, revealing an older inscription."
"The library curated a collection of palimpsests, showcasing the historical practice of erasing and rewriting."
"The artist used the concept of a palimpsest to create layers of meaning in her artwork."
"As a metaphor, the city was a palimpsest of different cultures and time periods."
Word Game Points
Is PALIMPSEST a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, palimpsest is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PALIMPSEST has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.
Is PALIMPSEST a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, palimpsest is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPALIMPSEST has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.
Is PALIMPSEST a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, palimpsest is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPALIMPSEST has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.
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