A figure of speech in which a part is made to represent the whole or vice versa, as in common English expressions that include "suits" (for "businessmen"), "boots" (for "soldiers") and why not, "feather" (for "bird")...
ORIGIN
Late Middle English: Via Latin from Greek synekdokhē, from syn- ‘together’ + ekdekhesthai ‘take up’.
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Ah, yes. I get to learn something every day. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteHello, I learned a new word. Pretty feather! Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Happy Saturday, enjoy your weekend! PS, thanks so much for leaving me a comment.
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ReplyDeleteFantastic photo. I like the water droplets on the feather.
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