Dictionary
par•er•gon
Pronunciation: (pa-rûr'gon), [key]—
n.,
—pl. -gaPronunciation: (-gu). [key]
1. something that is an accessory to a main work or subject; embellishment.
2. work undertaken in addition to one's principal work.
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