PARERGON


Meaning of PARERGON in English

paˈrərˌgän noun

( plural parer·ga -_gə)

Etymology: Latin, from Greek, from par- para- (I) + ergon work — more at work

1. : something subordinate or accessory ; especially : an ornamental accessory or embellishment

2. : a subordinate activity or work : work undertaken in addition to one's main employment

a parergon , pondered and written during … moments of leisure — J.D.Wilson

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