Late Latin, from Greek perikopē section, from peri- + kopē act of cutting, from koptein to cut — more at capon
1643, in the meaning defined above
pericopal
pericope
pericrane
“Pericope.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pericope. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
Britannica English: Translation of pericope for Arabic Speakers
Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about pericope
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