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by Spixxy on July 26th, 2004

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What does the term "eloquence grise" mean?

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  • by mister_c on September 12th, 2004

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    I suspect that you mean "eminence grise".

    The phrase eminence grise comes from the French meaning "gray eminence" and referres to a person who has power and influence over people or rulers who make decisions, literally the "power behind the throne."

    The second word is pronounced "greez".

    http://define.ansme.com/words/e/eminence_grise.html

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