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pericope

The correct spelling is pericope.

How to pronounce pericope

noun

IPA: /pəˈɹɪkəpi/

Say it like: Per-ico-pe

The correct spelling is pericope. A section of text forming a coherent thought, suitable for use in a speech. For example: "The oldest known system of pericopes in the Western Church is ascribed to Jerome."

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The oldest known system of pericopes in the Western Church is ascribed to Jerome.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.A section of text forming a coherent thought, suitable for use in a speech.
  2. 2.A passage of Scripture to be read in public worship or a book containing such passages.

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