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Circumlocution :: Circumlocution (n.) The use of many words to express an idea that might be expressed by few; indirect or roundabout language; a periphrase.

Roundabout :: Roundabout (n.) A short, close jacket worn by boys, sailors, etc..

Circuitous :: Circuitous (a.) Going round in a circuit; roundabout; indirect; as, a circuitous road; a circuitous manner of accomplishing an end..

Roundaboutness :: Roundaboutness (n.) The quality of being roundabout; circuitousness.

Roundabout :: Roundabout (a.) Circuitous; going round; indirect; as, roundabout speech..

Roundabout :: Roundabout (a.) Encircling; enveloping; comprehensive.

Circumvolution :: Circumvolution (n.) A roundabout procedure; a circumlocution.

Periphrase :: Periphrase (n.) The use of more words than are necessary to express the idea; a roundabout, or indirect, way of speaking; circumlocution..

Roundabout :: Roundabout (n.) A state or scene of constant change, or of recurring labor and vicissitude..

Roundabout :: Roundabout (n.) A horizontal wheel or frame, commonly with wooden horses, etc., on which children ride; a merry-go-round..

Circuity :: Circuity (n.) A going round in a circle; a course not direct; a roundabout way of proceeding.

Roundabout :: Roundabout (n.) A dance performed in a circle.

Circumambage :: Circumambage (n.) A roundabout or indirect course; indirectness.

Windlass :: Windlass (n.) A winding and circuitous way; a roundabout course; a shift.

Windlass :: Windlass (v. i.) To take a roundabout course; to work warily or by indirect means.

Circumbendibus :: Circumbendibus (n.) A roundabout or indirect way.

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