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What number term did he coin?

  • Parisotes

  • Parabola

  • Ellipse

  • Isosceles

Answer

The term Parisotes is a rhetorical device employed to denote an extremely beautiful woman. It encapsulates the notion of unmatched physical attractiveness through the comparison with the most captivating city in the world, Paris. This coinage effectively captures the essence of exceptional beauty and adds a Parisian charm to the description of exquisite feminine allure.
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