SYLLEPSIS
\sɪlˈɛpsɪs], \sɪlˈɛpsɪs], \s_ɪ_l_ˈɛ_p_s_ɪ_s]\
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A figure of speech by which a word is used in a literal and metaphorical sense at the same time.
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The agreement of a verb or adjective with one, rather than another, of two nouns, with either of which it might agree in gender, number, etc.; as, rex et regina beati.
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tinctura quininae ammoniata
- A preparation made by dissolving quinin sulphate in alcohol [Br. Ph.].