locus classicus
noun
locus clas·si·cus
-ˈkla-si-kəs 
plural loci classici
-ˈkla-sə-ˌsī
-ˌkī,
-ˌkē
1
: a passage that has become a standard for the elucidation of a word or subject
2
: a classic case or example
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“Locus classicus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/locus%20classicus. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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