AMPHIGORY Definition & Meaning

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amphigory

[ am-fi-gawr-ee, -gohr-ee ]

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noun

plural amphigories.

a meaningless or nonsensical piece of writing, especially one intended as a parody.

amphigory

/ ˈæmfɪɡərɪ; ˌæmfɪˈɡɒrɪk; ˈæmfɪˌɡʊərɪ /

noun

a piece of nonsensical writing in verse or, less commonly, prose

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Derived Forms

amphigoric, adjective

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Other 51�Թ� Forms

��·��·��ǰ�·�� [am-f, uh, -, gawr, -ik, -, gor, -], adjective

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of amphigory¹

First recorded in 1800–10; from French amphigouri, equivalent to amphi- a prefix meaning “two; both” ( amphi- ) + gouri; perhaps modeled on French equivalent of phantasmagoria

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of amphigory¹

C19: from French amphigouri, of unknown origin

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Instead, over the years, Neuwirth, 55, has classified pieces in fanciful categories: an “amphigory” for violin and ensemble, a “ballet mécanomorphe,” a “distorting mirror” for orchestra, a “footnote” for soprano.

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