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Etymology of the English word metaphor

the English word metaphor
derived from the Latin word metaphor
derived from the Greek word metaphora, μεταφορά
derived from the Greek word metapherein, μεταϕέρω

Date

The earliest known usage of metaphor in English dates from the 16th century.

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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