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ambitus en · NOUN

Pronunciation

  • /ˈæmbɪtəs/

Etymology

From Latin ambitus (“circuit, ostentation”). Doublet of ambit.

Meanings

  1. The range of a melody, especially those of ecclesiastical chants.
  2. The exterior edge or border of a thing, such as a leaf or shell.
  3. (Roman, historical) A canvassing for votes.

Forms

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ambiti Number=Plur lexicographic
ambituses Number=Plur lexicographic

Translations (2)

fr ambitus (music) · pl ambitus (music)