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circumlocutions 

Speaking in a roundabout way; wordiness.
Legal documents often contain circumlocutions which make them difficult to understand.
circumlocutions by Larstait November 10, 2003
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circumsoction 

The circular indention made by the top of a sock on your calf or ankle.
After wearing my socks all day long, I had a terrible case of circumsoction.
circumsoction by Scott Saunders December 14, 2008

circumsoction 

The circular indention made by the top of a sock on your calf or ankle.
After wearing my socks all day long, I had a terrible case of circumsoction.
circumsoction by Scott Saunders January 26, 2007