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incipit

/ɪnˈsɪpɪt/ noun · British & US
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What does incipit mean?

noun

The opening words of a book, document, or musical composition. A Latin phrase used to indicate the beginning of a work.

Example

"The incipit of the novel was a beautiful description of the sunset."

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