κωφὸν πρόσωπον
a mute character (stage term)
Source Greek theatrical term (Aristotelian Poetics)
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Etymology
Theatrical κωφὸν πρόσωπον = a non-speaking part. Cicero applies it of a silent participant in a dialogue.
Cicero by Claudea mute character (stage term)
Source Greek theatrical term (Aristotelian Poetics)
Register technical
Theatrical κωφὸν πρόσωπον = a non-speaking part. Cicero applies it of a silent participant in a dialogue.