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Aristotle

aris·totle

UK/ˈæɹɪˌstɒtəl/ US/ˈæɹɪˌstɒtᵊɫ̩/ uncommon slang

noun

1.

one of the greatest of the ancient Athenian philosophers; pupil of Plato; teacher of Alexander the Great (384-322 BC)

Origin

Cockney rhyming slang for bottle, itself shortened from bottle and glass, Cockney rhyming slang for arse.

Phrases

  • Aristotle's lantern

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