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PALIMPSEST

(noun, verb)
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There are 3 meanings of the word Palimpsest.

How to pronounce palimpsest:

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Palimpsest - as a noun

A manuscript (usually written on papyrus or parchment) on which more than one text has been written with the earlier writing incompletely erased and still visible

Palimpsest - as a verb

To scrape clean, as in parchment, for reuse.

On paper: to reuse, often by erasure or change of pen direction or color. especially fueled by earth day.

Example: "Typically refers to a multi-layered work, e.g.: new ads covering old on a roadside sign."

Example Sentences

"The ancient manuscript was a palimpsest with layers of text written over each other."
"Archaeologists found a palimpsest underneath the tombstone, revealing an older inscription."
"The library curated a collection of palimpsests, showcasing the historical practice of erasing and rewriting."
"The artist used the concept of a palimpsest to create layers of meaning in her artwork."
"As a metaphor, the city was a palimpsest of different cultures and time periods."
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Word Game Points

Is PALIMPSEST a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, palimpsest is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PALIMPSEST has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is PALIMPSEST a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, palimpsest is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PALIMPSEST has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is PALIMPSEST a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, palimpsest is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PALIMPSEST has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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