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purlicue

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[per-lee-kyoo] / ˈpər liˌkju /

noun

the ending section of a speech or piece of persuasive writing, in which the speaker summarizes the main points.
(Presbyterian Church) a sermon which summarizes previous sermons delivered on the same occasion.
(Presbyterian Church) an instruction at the end of a sermon.
the skin between the thumb and forefinger.

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purlicues

plural

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