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EPITHET

a characterizing word or phrase accompanying or occurring in place of the name of a person or thing

The meaning of the word epithet is a characterizing word or phrase accompanying or occurring in place of the name of a person or thing.

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WordMeaning
prunea plum dried or capable of drying without fermentation
facetany of the definable aspects that make up a subject (as of contemplation) or an object (as of consideration)
serpentineof or resembling a serpent (as in form or movement)
corrugatedhaving corrugations
beelinea straight direct course
magnatea person of rank, power, influence, or distinction often in a specified area
recumbentsuggestive of repose : leaning
seismicof, subject to, or caused by an earthquake
bemusedmarked by confusion or bewilderment : dazed
complementsomething that fills up, completes, or makes better or perfect