Locus classicus
Locus classicus noun - An authoritative and often-quoted passage.
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Synonyms for Locus classicus
Purple passage and locus classicus are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Purple passage" instead a noun phrase "Locus classicus".
Purple passage
Purple passage noun - A passage full of ornate and flowery language.
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Synonyms for Purple passage
Locus classicus and purple passage are semantically related. You can use "Locus classicus" instead a noun phrase "Purple passage".
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Purple passage and Locus classicus. (2017). Retrieved 2026, August 07, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/locus_classicus/purple_passage
Locus classicus & Purple passage. N.p., 2017. Web. 07 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/locus_classicus/purple_passage>.
Purple passage or Locus classicus. 2017. Accessed August 07, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/locus_classicus/purple_passage.
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