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cornucopia
[ kawr-nuh-koh-pee-uh ]
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noun
an abundant, overflowing supply
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- First recorded in 1585鈥�95.
- From the Late Latin corn奴 c艒piae, meaning “horn of plenty.”
EXAMPLES OF CORNUCOPIA聽
- During the holidays, the bakery became a cornucopia聽of pastries and sweets, with shelves overflowing with treats.
- The market was a cornucopia of fresh produce, with stands brimming with colorful fruits and vegetables.
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蝉辞颈驳苍茅
[ swahn-yey ]
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adjective
carefully or elegantly done, operated, or designed
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- First recorded in 1915鈥�20.
- Borrowed directly from French; originally from soin, meaning “care.”
EXAMPLES OF SOIGN脡
- The 蝉辞颈驳苍茅 product packaging featured sleek colors and an elegant logo.
- The bride walked down the aisle in a 蝉辞颈驳苍茅 gown, perfectly tailored and timeless.
gobbledegook
[ gob-uhl-dee-gook ]
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noun
language that is usually hard to understand
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- First recorded in 1940鈥�45.
- Coined by a Texas politician based on the noise made by a turkey.
EXAMPLES OF GOBBLEDEGOOK聽
- The contract was filled with so much gobbledegook that I could barely figure out what it was saying.
- I tried to read the instructions, but the technical jargon was all gobbledegook.
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