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epicure
[ ep-i-kyoor ]
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noun
a person with a refined taste, especially for food and wine
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- First recorded between 1350鈥�1400 to mean “a follower of the Greek philosopher Epicurus.”
- From the Greek personal name 贰辫铆办辞耻谤辞蝉, meaning “helper, ally.”
EXAMPLES OF EPICURE聽
- Dani’s reputation as an epicure made her the go-to advisor for selecting wines at dinner.
- The chef tailored the tasting menu to suit the preferences of the visiting epicure.
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- First recorded in 1490鈥�1500 as a verb meaning “to quibble.”
- Possibly from Dutch brabbelen, meaning “to confuse.”
EXAMPLES OF BRABBLE聽
- A brabble would break out at family game night whenever there was a dispute about the rules.
- At school, it’s best to steer clear of petty brabbles that only lead to trouble.
tonsorial
[ ton-sawr-ee-uhl ]
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adjective
of or relating to a barber or barbering
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- First recorded in 1805鈥�1815.
- Combines the Latin tonsor, meaning “barber,” which comes from a root meaning “to cut,” + the suffix -补濒虏.
EXAMPLES OF TONSORIAL
- The barber’s tonsorial training included beard trims, scalp massages, and hair styling.
- A tonsorial chair from the 19th century was on display at the antique shop.
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