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noun greek

trŏpus

gen. trŏpi · gender masculine · decl. 2nd
a figurative use of a word; a trope
In rhet., a figurative use of a word, a trope (postAug. for translatio, verborum immutatio), Quint. 9, 1, 4 sq.; 9, 2, 44 sq.; 9, 3, 20 al.—
A manner of singing; a song
A manner of singing, a song, Ven. Carm. 10, 10, 54; 10, 10, 60; 10, 12, 4.
Perseus ID: n49294 Key: tropus