‖n. [ L., from Gr. &unr_; a turning toward, return, fr. &unr_; to turn toward; 'epi` upon, to + &unr_; to turn. ] (Rhet.) A figure in which successive clauses end with the same word or affirmation; e. g., “Are they Hebrews? so am I. Are they Israelites? so am I.” 2 Cor. xi. 22. [ 1913 Webster ]