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κωφὸν πρόσωπον

a mute character (stage term)

Source: Greek theatrical term (Aristotelian Poetics)

Register: technical

Etymology

Theatrical κωφὸν πρόσωπον = a non-speaking part. Cicero applies it of a silent participant in a dialogue.

Occurs in 1 work (1 mentions)

Ad Atticum 13.19 30 June 45 BC · 1 occurrence

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