panchreston
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English
[edit]Etymology
[edit]Greek πάγχρηστον πανάκεια, from neuter of πάγχρηστος good for all, from πᾶν- all + χρηστός useful
Pronunciation
[edit]- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /pænˈkɹɛst.t(ə)n/
Noun
[edit]panchreston (plural panchrestons)
- An explanation that is used in so many different cases that it becomes almost meaningless.