‖ ecphrasis|ˈɛkfrəsɪs| [Gr. ἔκϕρασις, f. ἐκϕράζειν, f. ἐκ out + ϕράζειν to speak.] (See quot.) 1715Kersey, Ecphrasis (in Rhet.) a plain declaration or interpretation of a thing.1814Edin.Rev. XXIV. 65 The same florid effeminacies of style..in..an ecphrasis of Libanius, are harmless.